The first myth of management is that it exists. The second myth of management is that success equals skill.

Never ignore a gut feeling, but never believe that it's enough.

Effective management always means asking the right question.

The first myth of management is that it exists.

The difference between management and administration (which is what bureaucrats used to do exclusively) is the difference between choice and rigidity.

Think before you act: it's not your money.

The easiest way of making money is to stop losing it.

Cash in must exceed cash out.

Without the right attitude, a business with everything going for it will fail.

Successful innovation has consistently proved to be fluid and flexible, fast and furious - that is, passionate.

Most people don't manage to the utmost of their ability because they don't want to.

Where choice is set between cowardice and violence, I would advise violence ... I prefer to use arms in defense of honor rather than remain the vile witness of dishonor...

The meaning of good and bad of better and worse is simply helping or hurting.

... a large portion of those who demand woman suffrage are persons who have not been trained to reason, and are chiefly guided by their generous sensibilities.

Our relationship with nature has changed radically, irreversibly, but by no means all for the bad. Our new epoch is laced with invention. Our mistakes are legion, but our talent is immeasurable.

No matter what your sexual preference or gender, no one likes a man who is fussy about his looks. You can spend as much time as you want looking good. But don't do it in public.

I place flowers in the very first rank of simple pleasures; and I have no very good opinion of the hard worldly people who take no delight in them.

The cardinal virtue of a teacher [is] to protect the pupil from his own influence.

Treat yourself the way you want to be treated by others... love yourself and you will be loved.

I don't even know who that person was in the '80s. I see pictures of myself from back then and I don't even recognize myself.

Never say NO, Never say, 'I cannot', for you are INFINITE. All the power is WITHIN you. You can do anything.