I don't pay good wages because I have a lot of money; I have a lot of money because I read more

I don't pay good wages because I have a lot of money; I have a lot of money because I pay good wages.

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.

A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.

A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.

To open a shop is easy, to keep it open is an art

To open a shop is easy, to keep it open is an art

If you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work.

If you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work.

I always said that mega-mergers were for megalomaniacs.

I always said that mega-mergers were for megalomaniacs.

Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your read more

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

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.

A cardinal principle of Total Quality escapes too many managers: you cannot continuously improve interdependent systems and processes until you read more

A cardinal principle of Total Quality escapes too many managers: you cannot continuously improve interdependent systems and processes until you progressively perfect interdependent, interpersonal relationships.