We all learn by imitating, as children, as students, as novices in the world of business. And then we grow up and learn to blend our innate abilities with the rules or principles we have learned.

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

The only sure thing is that in business there are no sure things.

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?

If you go through life convinced that your way is always best, all the new ideas in the world will pass you by.

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

If we do our best and make efforts, a peaceful and great future will become ours without fail. Whether we succeed or not depends on the strength of our resolve and the amount of our endeavor.