All good strategy eventually degenerates into work.

The most efficient way to produce anything is to bring together under one management as many as possible of the activities needed to turn out the product.

The strength of the computer lies in its being a logic machine. It does precisely what it is programed to do. This makes it fast and precise. It also makes it a total moron; for logic is essentially stupid.

If something fails despite being carefully planned, carefully designed, and conscientiously executed, that failure often bespeaks underlying change and, with it, opportunity.

Luck never built a business. Prosperity and growth come only to the business that systematically finds and exploits its potential.

Management by objective works - if you know the objectives. Ninety percent of the time you don't.

It's amazing how many things busy people are doing that never will be missed.