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Commerce Quotes

Trade, money, and the marketplace in a few sharp lines.

These commerce quotes weigh the marketplace against morality, comparing rivalry in trade to competition found in other walks of life. For more on the working world, see our Business quotes.

Money is the best rule of commerce.

Quotes by William Petty

The DOJ has long considered the SEC an indispensable partner in protecting markets and investors, promoting lawful commerce around the world, and deterring misconduct.

Quotes by William Barr

Every sect is a moral check on its neighbour. Competition is as wholesome in religion as in commerce.

Quotes by Walter Savage Landor

Honor sinks where commerce long prevails.

Quotes by Walter Bagehot

Activity Quotes

Actually I'd had a certain amount of experience in Europe in the inter-war period, as a banker, and I was also a member of the Board of Directors of the International Chamber of Commerce.

Quotes by W. Averell Harriman

The framers never intended an infinitely broad Commerce Clause that would let Congress dictate individuals' purchases.

Quotes by Tim Griffin

There's always been an ongoing struggle between commerce and art.

Quotes by Thomas Schlamme

Commerce changes the fate and genius of nations.

Quotes by Thomas Gray

If funding for DHS is delayed, it will have a grave effect on Washington's economy as commerce grinds to a halt along the Canadian border.

Quotes by Suzan DelBene

Art Quotes

These are important markers in our engagement with South East Asia, in enhancing our strategic ties with ASEAN across 3 Cs. These 3 Cs are commerce, connectivity, and culture.

Quotes by Sushma Swaraj

Trade on the Internet is becoming very widespread. The problem is our laws have not caught up with electronic commerce.

Quotes by Susan Bysiewicz

Visits to crowded Indian urban centers unleash sensory assaults: colorful dress and lilting chatter provide a backdrop to every manner of commerce, from small shops to peddlers to beggars.

Quotes by Steven Rattner

The ministries of finance and industries and commerce require modern-minded, transparent, and efficient leadership.

Quotes by Sanjaya Baru

I fell in love with commerce and the opportunities that come with compelling visual storytelling.

Quotes by Ruzwana Bashir

Business Quotes

Anywhere you had a commerce center, you had a lot of music.

Quotes by Ruben Blades

Today the Internet is run by private sector interests within the United States under the supervision of a nonprofit entity formed by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Quotes by Robin Hayes

Conflicting commercial regulations of the different States shackled and diminished both foreign and domestic trade; hence the power to regulate commerce was conferred.

Quotes by Robert Toombs

My goal is to ensure the Northern Border is safe, secure and allows for the free flow of travel and commerce.

Quotes by Rick Larsen

Let's do away with the Departments of Education, Energy Commerce, Housing and Urban Development.

Quotes by Richard Mourdock

Congress Quotes

Wars have ever been but another aristocratic mode of plundering and oppressing commerce.

Quotes by Richard Cobden

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the general tone of these commerce quotes?
They range from admiring competition in trade to warning that commerce can erode honor when it dominates everything else.
Is there a quote linking commerce to religion or morality?
Yes, one line compares healthy competition in religion to that found in commerce, suggesting rivalry can be constructive in both.
Do any quotes touch on international business experience?
Yes, one quote recalls banking experience in Europe alongside board service with a global trade organization for commerce. For related themes, see our Business quotes.
Is money treated as central to commerce in these quotes?
Yes, one blunt line states that money is simply the top governing principle behind trade, treating profit as its guide.
Does the collection ever criticize commerce?
Yes, one quote warns that honor sinks wherever commerce is allowed to prevail unchecked. Continue exploring with our Art quotes for a different angle on value.

From banking careers to blunt claims that profit rules trade, this page rounds up sharp takes on buying, selling, and money. Browse further with our Art and Activity quotes.