The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.

To reach a port, we must sail

I am more afraid of an army of one hundred sheep led by a lion than an army of one hundred lions led by a sheep.

Most great people have attained their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure

An entrepreneur tends to bite off a little more than he can chew hoping he’ll quickly learn how to chew it.

Statistics suggest that when customers complain, business owners and managers ought to get excited about it. The complaining customer represents a huge opportunity for more business.

When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.

A ship in harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships are for.

If you’ve got an idea, start today. There’s no better time than now to get going. That doesn’t mean quit your job and jump into your idea 100% from day one, but there’s always small progress that can be made to start the movement.

Remembering you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose.