I think that there is nothing, not even crime, more opposed to poetry, to philosophy, ay, to life itself than this incessant business.

Being good in business is the most fascinating kind of art. Making money is art and working is art and good business is the best art.

Business, that's easily defined - it's other people's money.

I am certainly not one of those who need to be prodded. In fact, if anything, I am the prod.

Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.

No enterprise is more likely to succeed than one concealed from the enemy until it is ripe for execution.

Business is never so healthy as when, like a chicken, it must do a certain amount of scratching around for what it gets.

It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.

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

If all the economists were laid end to end, they'd never reach a conclusion.