I know you're Belgian, that's where those waffles come from.

Don't try to blame the rest of the world. The blame only lies with you. Recognize that immediately.

My mother was a housewife. My father was a garment worker.

A good leader is not necessarily the most popular person in their business, but the best ones are liked because they are respected for their clarity and vision.

An entrepreneur is not what you call yourself, it's what someone calls you in recognition of what you've achieved. I call Richard Branson an entrepreneur. Rupert Murdoch called me one. Anybody who stands up and says: 'I'm an entrepreneur' needs shooting. You'll drive people crazy.

I'm a commercial person, not an academic.

Among some of the youngsters, I think reality TV has installed that culture into them and inspired a few of them into wanting to be 'TV celebrities.