Failing can provide invaluable lessons and making mistakes and experiencing setbacks is part of the DNA of every successful entrepreneur.

You've got to take risks if you're going to succeed. I would much rather ask forgiveness than permission.

A good idea for a new business tends not to occur in isolation, and often the window of opportunity is very small. So speed is of the essence.

Listen more than you talk. Nobody learned anything by hearing themselves speak.

Many assume my business success has brought me happiness. But the way I see it, I am successful because I am happy.

There have been times when I could have succumbed to some form of bribe, or could have had my way by offering one. But ever since that night in Dover prison I have never been tempted to break my vow.. My Parents always drummed into me that all you have life is your reputation: you may be very rich, but if you lose your good name you'll never be happy.

Don't think what's the cheapest way to do it or what's the fastest way to do it. Think what's the most amazing way to do it.