Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Thomas J. Watson JR – Former President, IBM

“Would you like me to give you a formula for success? It’s quite simple, really: Double your rate of failure. You are thinking of failure as the enemy of success. But it isn’t at all. You can be discouraged by failure or you can learn from it, so go ahead and make mistakes. Make all you can. Because remember that’s where you will find success.”

Mary Kay Ash – American businesswoman and founder of multi-level marketing company Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc

”Honesty is the cornerstone of all success. Without honesty, confidence and ability to perform shall cease to exist.”

Henry Ford – American industrialist and business magnate, Ford Motor Company

“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.”

Steve Jobs – American businessman, inventor, and investor, co-founder of Apple Inc

“Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations.”

Robert H. Schuller – American Christian televangelist, pastor, motivational speaker, and author

“Today’s accomplishments were yesterday’s impossibilities.”

Herb Kelleher – American businessman and former CEO of Southwest Airlines

“Power should be reserved for weightlifting and boats, and leadership really involves responsibility.”

Drew Houston – American Internet entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of Dropbox Inc

“Don’t worry about failure; you only have to be right once.”

Peter F. Drucker – Austrian-American consultant and educator

“Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.”

George R.R. Martin – American author, producer

“… a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge.”

W.C. Fields – American juggler, comedian, and actor

“I am free of all prejudice. I hate everyone equally. ”