Friday, October 24, 2025

Rodrigo Roa Duterte – President of the Philippines

“To unleash the potential of globalisation, we must create an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity for growth. This can be achieved through the promotion of competition, complementation and cooperation among businesses.”

Rodrigo Roa Duterte on inclusivity through both competition and cooperation.

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. ”

George Carlin – American stand-up comedian, actor, author and philosopher

“The reason I talk to myself is because I’m the only one whose answers I accept.”

Paulo Coelho – Brazilian lyricist, novelist

“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”

Marthe Troly-Curtin – American author

“Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.”

Alexandre Dumas-fils – French Author

“The difference between genius and stupidity is: genius has its limits.”