The healthier a new venture and the faster it grows, the more financial feeding it requires.

Yet there is nothing more dangerous than to be premature in exploiting a change in perception.

The paradox of the prophet: his very success is his failure. The prophet whose time has come no longer shocks; he entertains.

The dilemma of modern society: the conflict between the need for capital formation at a high rate and the popular condemnation of interest and dividends as "unearned income" and "capitalist," if not as sinful and wicked.

Concentration is the key to economic results. No other principle of effectiveness is violated as constantly today as the basic principle of concentration.... Our motto seems to be, "Let's do a little bit of everything."

Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes.

The enterprise can fulfill its human and social functions only if it prospers as a business.