Don't think about making money, think about making a difference, spot where others are doing it badly and do it better

There is so much to be learned from listening to people's hopes, frustrations, and points of view

I have learnt so much over my 40 years of business which would have been valuable to me when I was younger.

Quality brands never go bankrupt.

Remain focused on fulfilling your business mission. Never allow adversity divert your attention and efforts.

And you know, I've had great fun turning quite a lot of different industries on their head and making sure those industries will never be the same again, because Virgin went in and took them on.

As we drifted to earth I sat up on the glass roof of the capsule, watching the beauty of the golden dawn as it broke over the desert. This was a day I never thought I'd see and the rising sun and growing warmth of the day seemed very precious. It made me aware that hard-won things are more valuable than those that come too easily. It reminded me to always enjoy the moment.