My chief job is to constantly stir or rekindle the curiosity of people that gets driven out by bureaucracy and formal schooling systems.

To gain profit is important, but you must invest to build up assets that you can cash in in the future.

When I find an employee who turns out to be wrong for the job, I feel it is my fault because I made the decision to hire him.

Japanese people tend to be much better adjusted to the notion of work, any kind of work, as honorable.

There is no secret ingredient or hidden formula responsible for the success of the best Japanese companies.

If we face recession, we should not lay off employees; the company should sacrifice a profit. It's management's risk and management's responsibility. Employees are not guilty; why should they suffer?

My chief job is to constantly stir or rekindle the curiosity of people that gets driven out by bureaucracy and formal schooling systems.