Whales only get harpooned when they come to the surface, and turtles can only move forward when they stick their read more

Whales only get harpooned when they come to the surface, and turtles can only move forward when they stick their neck out, but investors face risk no matter what they do.

Above all, we wish to avoid having a dissatisfied customer. We consider our customers a part of our organization, and read more

Above all, we wish to avoid having a dissatisfied customer. We consider our customers a part of our organization, and we want them to feel free to make any criticism they see fit in regard to our merchandise or service. Sell practical, tested merchandise at reasonable profit, treat your customers like human beings -- and they will always come back.

The only thing money gives you is the freedom of not worrying about money.

The only thing money gives you is the freedom of not worrying about money.

You can't run a business without taking risks.

You can't run a business without taking risks.

If you're not serving the customer, you'd better be serving someone who is.

If you're not serving the customer, you'd better be serving someone who is.

The dynamics of capitalism is postponement of enjoyment to the constantly postponed future.

The dynamics of capitalism is postponement of enjoyment to the constantly postponed future.

Only little people pay taxes.

Only little people pay taxes.

Hire the best. Pay them fairly. Communicate frequently. Provide challenges and rewards. Believe in them. Get out of their way read more

Hire the best. Pay them fairly. Communicate frequently. Provide challenges and rewards. Believe in them. Get out of their way and they'll knock your socks off.

There's no reason to be the richest man in the cemetery. You can't do any business from there.

There's no reason to be the richest man in the cemetery. You can't do any business from there.