Each learns more readily, and retains more willingly, what makes him laugh than what he approves of and respects. Discit enim citius meminitque libentius illud quod quis deridet quam quod probat et veneratur. Quintus Horatius Flaccus (Horaz) – Roman writer (65-8 B.C.), from “Epistularum liber secundus” (c. 14 B.C.), Quotations book...
Leadership means reaching goals consistently, with the team, and doing things right. Liderar é bater metas consistentemente, com o time e fazendo certo. Vicente Falconi Campos – Brazilian management consultant (b. 1940), from “True Power – Management Practices for Revolutionary Results” (2010), Quotations book...
The problem of leadership is that it requires inner development; you can”t just be a leader because you read a lot of books. Fred Kofman – Argentine adviser, coach and writer (b. 1960), from an interview with the Knowledge@Wharton show on “Wharton Business Radio”, SiriusXM channel 111 (18th July 2018), Quotations book 2020
In a time of drastic change it is the learners who inherit the future. The learned usually find themselves equipped to live in a world that no longer exists. Eric Hoffer – American writer and philosopher (1898 or 1902-1983), from “Reflections on the Human Condition” (1973), Quotations book 2020
It’s a good idea to review past mistakes before committing new ones. Warren Buffett – American value investor, Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (b. 1930), from “Warren Buffett on Business: Principles from the Sage of Omaha” (2009), Quotations book 2020
The difference between a successful person and a failure often lies in the fact that the successful man will profit by his mistakes and try again in a different way. Dale Carnegie – born Dale Carnagey, American author and personality coach (1888-1955), Quotations book 2020
If, when making a stock investment, you”re not considering holding it at least ten years, don”t waste more than ten minutes considering it. Warren Buffett – American value investor, Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (b. 1930), Quotations book 2020
Never acquire a business, however good it may appear to be, unless you are either guaranteed continuity of management or you are in a position to replace the management immediately with people in whose capacity you are confident and whom you can trust. Charles Carmine Forte, Baron Forte – British caterer and hotelier (1908-2007), from “Forte: The Autobiography of Charles Forte”...
Winners never quit, and quitters never win Vince Lombardi – legendary American football coach (1913-1970), Quotations book 2020
Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment. The Bible, John 7:24 (NASB) – Quotations book 2020
It”s better to hang out with people better than you. Pick out associates whose behavior is better than yours and you”ll drift in that direction. Warren Buffett – American value investor, Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (b. 1930), Quotations book 2020
It is better to point out your own mistakes than have somebody else do it. Warren Buffett – American value investor, Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (b. 1930), in an interview with “The Telegraph” (“My elephant gun is loaded”, 22.9.2002), Quotations book 2020
Simplicity has a way of improving performance. Charlie Munger – Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (1924-2023), Quotations book 2020
A smile is the universal welcome. Max Eastman – American writer (1883-1969), from “The Sense of Humor” (1921), Quotations book 2020
Omnia, quae fiunt in toto mundo, in spe fiunt. Martin Luther – German reformatorian (1483-1546), from his speech N° 38, published in “Luthers Werke in Auswahl”, Book eight (1930), Quotations book 2020
Strong beliefs win strong men, and then make them stronger. Walter Bagehot – English economist and author, editor in chief of “The Economist” (1826-1877), from “Physics and Politics Or Thoughts on the Application of the Principles of Natural Selection and Inheritance to Political Society” (1872), Quotations book 2020
You don”t have to be a genius or a visionary or even a college graduate to be successful. You just need a framework and a dream. Michael S. Dell – American investor and company founder (b. 1965), quoted in “The Entrepreneur” (October 13th, 2012), Quotations book 2020
I mean by that that the market economy as such is social, not that it needs to be made social. attributed to Dr. Ludwig Erhard – German politician (CDU), 1963-66 Bundeskanzler, father of the social market economy and the “German Wirtschaftswunder” (1897-1977), quoted by Friedrich August von Hayek (Austrian economist and social philosopher, Nobel Memorial Prize in economic...
1. Work hard. Life is 80 percent chance, 10 percent brain and 10 percent hard work. 2. Be and stay honest. 3. Be loyal to others. motto by John H. Slade – born Hans Schlesinger, German born American hockey player and Wallstreet broker (1908-2005), Quotations book 2020
When someone dreams alone, it is just a dream. When we dream together, it is the beginning of a new reality. Raul Seixas – Brazilian musician (1945-1989), lyrics of “Prelúdio” (1974), Quotations book 2020 Sonho que se sonha só, e só um sonho que se sonha só. Mas sonho que se sonha junto é realidade. Raul Seixas – músico brasileiro (1945-1989), letras para...