Man needs dignity like he needs bread

A beautiful profile of a man that illustrates the simple idea that a business should be good for its craftspeople and its customer. That there is beauty in the everyday pursuit of profit. A reminder that you can be both a humantarian and a capalist – that they’re one and the same. A good business is always good for humanity. You don’t have to direct your trade towards ever increasing profit margins at the expense of quality, human wellbeing, or the customer. You can make wonderful things and be a wonderful leader, while pursuing profit. Over a long enough timeline all that is left is the indelible mark you made on the lives of others.

Basically, what is human dignity made of? If we work together, say, and, even with one look, I make you understand that you are worth nothing and I look down on you, I have killed you. But if I give you regards and respect — out of esteem, responsibility is spawned. Then out of responsibility comes creativity, because every human being has an amount of genius in them. Man needs dignity even more than he needs bread.

Pairs well with DHH’s retort: man needs more than bread to survive.