The McDonald brothers were simply not on my wavelength at all. I was obsessed with the idea of making McDonald's the biggest and the best. They were content with what they had; they didn't want to be bothered with more risks and more demands.

The more I help others to succeed, the more I succeed.

I like to get people fired up, fill them with zeal for McDonald's, and watch the results in their work.

All money means to me is a pride in accomplishment.

Perfection is very difficult to achieve, and perfection was what I wanted in McDonald's. Everything else was secondary for me.

The key to success is being in the right place at the right time, recognizing that you are there, and taking action!

There are things money can't buy and hard work can't win. One of them is happiness.