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Expanding Quotes

On growing bigger, and growing right.

These quotes look at expansion mostly through a business lens, with companies pushing into new markets and groups growing across segments, plus a debate over whether a program should widen before it's fixed. One even finds a playful use for the word, imagining a treat that grows on its own. For a contrarian take on scale, see Few People quotes.

The Godrej group is expanding rapidly. However, we are not diversifying much.

Quotes by Adi Godrej

If you have time-release pills, you could have time-release expanding cheesecakes.

Quotes by Homaro Cantu

Well, we are expanding in all of our segments of the market.

Quotes by David Milne

Expanding Medicaid without fixing Medicaid is a terrible idea.

Quotes by Bob McDonnell

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of expansion do these quotes cover?
Mostly business and market growth, though a couple use the word for policy debates and one uses it humorously for a food product.
Do the quotes agree that expanding is always good?
No, several caution that expanding without fixing underlying problems, like a flawed program, can create bigger issues than it solves.
Are these quotes relevant to entrepreneurs?
Yes, especially those weighing rapid growth against staying focused on a core business rather than diversifying too quickly.
Is there a difference between expanding and diversifying in this collection?
One quote explicitly separates the two, describing a company that's growing fast in its existing markets while deliberately avoiding diversification.
Who discusses expansion in this set?
Entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes is among the business voices represented.

Not every quote here celebrates growth without question, since one draws a clear line between expanding a business rapidly and deliberately choosing not to diversify further. Read more perspectives on ambitious scaling in Barry Schuler quotes.