I set up this magazine called Student when I was 16, and I didn't do it to make money - I did it because I wanted to edit a magazine. There wasn't a national magazine run by students, for students. I didn't like the way I was being taught at school. I didn't like what was going on in the world, and I wanted to put it right.
Richard BransonIn Syria, if [Bashar al-] Assad had just been a statesman and handed over the reigns in time, Syria would not be heading down the nightmare that it is today.
Richard BransonWe should all seek to innovate, or be curious about innovation. Innovation truly is one of our greatest gifts.
Richard BransonDreaming is one of humanityโs greatest gifts; it champions aspiration, spurs innovation, leads to change, and propels the world forward.
Richard BransonUniversities are fantastic places to gain knowledge on a subject, develop a personal network, explore your character and learn new techniques to approach problems.
Richard BransonI was trouble - and always in trouble. Aged eight I still couldn't read. In fact, I was dyslexic and short-sighted. Despite sitting at the front of the class, I couldn't read the blackboard. Only after a couple of terms did anyone think to have my eyes tested. Even when I could see, the letters and numbers made no sense at all.
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