Only one man in a thousand is a leader of men—the other 999 follow women.

Noise proves nothing. Often a hen who has merely laid an egg crackles as if she had laid an asteroid.

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.

Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.

A good joke is the one ultimate and sacred thing which cannot be criticized.

He who blames others has a long way to go on his journey. He who blames himself is halfway there. He who blames no one has arrived.

The lion doesn't turn around when the small dog barks.

If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts he shall end in certainties.

Your first and foremost job as a leader is to take charge of your own energy and then to help to orchestrate the energy of those around you.

If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles.

Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it.

This is the thing that I was born to do.

I have endured a great deal of ridicule without much malice; and have received a great deal of kindness, not quite free from ridicule. I am used to it.

Good business leaders create a vision, articulate the vision, passionately own the vision, and relentlessly drive it to completion.