The result of life and work = Attitude x Effort x Ability.

Is the motive good? Is there no selfish intent?

Conceive optimistically, plan pessimistically, execute optimistically.

Pricing is management.

Make an effort that yields to no one.

The growth of a large business is merely a survival of the fittest.

-- John D. Rockefeller

Competition is a sin.

-- John D. Rockefeller

A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.

-- Henry Ford

We bet on people.

-- Dhirubhai Ambani

What is the root of wealth? Benevolence and moral principle. Unless grounded in right reason, wealth cannot endure.

-- Shibusawa Eiichi

We've had three big ideas at Amazon that we've stuck with for 18 years, and they're the reason we're successful: Put the customer first. Invent. And be patient.

-- Jeff Bezos