There are only four things in life that matter. The first is happiness and I'll sell you the other three for a dollar.

I was asked what I thought about the recession. I thought about it and decided not to take part.

We're all working together; that's the secret. And we'll lower the cost of living for everyone, not just in America, but we'll give the world an opportunity to see what it's like to save and have a better lifestyle, a better life for all. We're proud of what we've accomplished ; we've just begun.

I've owned about 18 airplanes over the years, and I've never bought one of them new.

There is only one boss. The customer.

I think I overcame every single one of my personal shortcomings by the sheer passion I brought to my work. I don't know if you're born with this kind of passion, or if you can learn it. But I do know you need it.

I think my constant fiddling and meddling with the status quo may have been one of my biggest contributions to the later success of Wal-Mart.