No one can possibly achieve any real and lasting success or 'get rich' in business by being a conformist.

There may be some substitute for hard facts, but if there is, I have no idea what it can be.

You must take risks, both with your own money or with borrowed money. Risk taking is essential to business growth.

In times of rapid change, experience could be your worst enemy.

If you look after the pennies, the dollars will look after themselves.

Each [of my wives] was jealous and resentful of my preoccupation with business. Yet none showed any visible aversion to sharing in the proceeds.

If you get up early, work late, and pay your taxes, you will get ahead -- if you strike oil.