The very essence of leadership is [that] you have a vision. It's got to be a vision you articulate clearly read more

The very essence of leadership is [that] you have a vision. It's got to be a vision you articulate clearly and forcefully on every occasion. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet.

There is nothing more requisite in business than dispatch.

There is nothing more requisite in business than dispatch.

People will buy anything that is 'one to a customer.'.

People will buy anything that is 'one to a customer.'.

In matters of commerce the fault of the Dutch
Is offering too little and asking too much.
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In matters of commerce the fault of the Dutch
Is offering too little and asking too much.
The French are with equal advantage content--
So we clap on Dutch bottoms just 20 per cent.

I don't think anybody yet has invented a pastime that's as much fun, or keeps you as young, as a read more

I don't think anybody yet has invented a pastime that's as much fun, or keeps you as young, as a good job.

The difference between a boss and a leader: a boss says, 'Go!' -a leader says, 'Let's go!'.

The difference between a boss and a leader: a boss says, 'Go!' -a leader says, 'Let's go!'.

This business will never hold water.

This business will never hold water.

Keep thy shop, and thy shop will keep thee. Light gains make
heavy purses. 'Tis good to be merry read more

Keep thy shop, and thy shop will keep thee. Light gains make
heavy purses. 'Tis good to be merry and wise.

Our favourite holding period is forever.

Our favourite holding period is forever.