Above all, in order to gain respect, you need to be true to yourself. There is no point in trying to be brutal if it's not in your nature; there is no point in trying to be suave and sophisticated if it doesn't come naturally.

I got on a high believing everything I would produce was going to sell at the rate I wanted.

Success comes more quickly to the entrepreneur that follows his instincts rather than following the progress of his competitors.

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

In America, everybody thinks they're an entrepreneur. That's the problem. It's not a title that anybody should call oneself.

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.

I like to be a very fair person.