Quote by Samuel Goldwyn

That's the trouble with directors. Always biting the hand that lays the golden egg.

That's the trouble with directors. Always biting the hand th

Summary

This quote suggests that directors often criticize or undermine the sources of their success or income. They are depicted as individuals who have a tendency to disrespect or disregard the entities that provide them with valuable opportunities or resources. The metaphor of "biting the hand that lays the golden egg" implies that directors jeopardize their own favorable circumstances by being unappreciative or offensive towards those who enable their success. This quote highlights a potential flaw in the behavior and attitude of directors towards the very institutions or individuals that support and sustain them.

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Gratitude

By Samuel Goldwyn

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