I loved retail from the beginning, and I still love it today.

Take the best out of everything and adapt it to your needs.

It is unhealthy to marinate in your own press clippings.

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.

Money and ownership alone aren't enough. Set high goals, encourage competition, and then keep score.

If one of our customers comes into the store without a smile, I'll give them one of mine.

Celebrate your success and find humor in your failures. Don't take yourself so seriously. Loosen up and everyone around you will loosen up. Have fun and always show enthusiasm. When all else fails, put on a costume and sing a silly song.