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.

Market leaders inevitably slip into decline when they tell the people what they want instead of giving the people what they want.

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

During negotiations nothing is gained by attacking people's comfort zones.

Look, I'm a member of the House of Lords and I'm the first to admit that I don't understand how one gets new laws through.

Start small and with your own money.

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