Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Commerce is a game of skill which everyone cannot play and few can play well.

Commerce is a game of skill which everyone cannot play and f

Summary

This quote suggests that commerce, or business, requires specific skills that not everyone possesses. It acknowledges that only a few individuals have the ability to play the game of commerce proficiently. It implies that success in business demands a unique set of talents and capabilities that are not easily attainable by everyone.

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Economics

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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