The successful leader must be willing to assume responsibility for the mistakes and the shortcomings of his followers.

A lot of companies have chosen to downsize, and maybe that was the right thing for them. We chose a different path. Our belief was that if we kept putting great products in front of customers, they would continue to open their wallets.

You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of.

If you treat people right they will treat you right - ninety percent of the time.

I'm not the smartest fellow in the world, but I can sure pick smart colleagues.

Dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price.

The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend.

You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Dont make money your goal. Instead pursue the things you love doing and then do them so well that people cant take their eyes off of you.

Well done is better than well said.

Success is going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.

One of the main weaknesses of mankind is the average man's familiarity with the word 'impossible'.

I believe in the Bible. I believe that all good things come from God. I don't believe I'd sing the way I do if God hadn't wanted me to.'

A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others.

Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose.

Be interesting, be enthusiastic... and don't talk too much.

You've got to be very careful if you don't know where you're going, because you might not get there.

Old Professors never die, they just lose their faculties.

When you know what you want, and want it bad enough, you will find a way to get it.

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.

You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great

Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.