Adam Smith

In the midst of all the exactions of government … It is this effort, protected by law and allowed by liberty to exert itself in the manner that is most advantageous, which has maintained the progress.

All systems either of preference or of restraint … completely taken away, the obvious and simple system of natural liberty establishes itself of its own accord. Every man, as long as he does not violate the laws of justice, is left perfectly free to pursue his own interest in his own way, and to bring both his industry and capital into competition with those of any other man.

Those unproductive hands … may consume so great a share … that all the frugality and good conduct of individuals may not be able to compensate … this violent and forced encroachment.

All money is a matter of belief.

What can be added to the happiness of a man who is in health, out of debt, and has a clear conscience?

Wherever there is great property, there is great inequality… for one very rich man, there must be at least five hundred poor.

You’ve got to say, “I think that if I keep working at this and want it badly enough, I can have it.” It’s called perseverance.

The successful business executive can handle challenges and solve problems at a remarkable clip.

Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.

Part of being a winner is knowing when enough is enough. Sometimes you have to give up the fight and walk away, and move on to something that’s more productive.

If one is master of one thing and understands one thing well, one has at the same time, insight into and understanding of many things.

Practice doesn’t make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.

Remember there’s no such thing as an unrealistic goal, just unrealistic time frames!

While we are free to choose our actions, we are not free to choose the consequences of our actions.

It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.

The foundation stones for a balanced success are honesty, character, integrity, faith, love and loyalty.

Luck does not come around often. So when it does, be sure to take full advantage of it, even if it means working very hard. When luck is on your side it is not the time to be modest or timid. It is the time to go for the biggest success you can possibly achieve. That is the true meaning of thinking big.

Wisdom is knowing the right path to take. Integrity is taking it.

Dream big and dare to fail.

A man can be as great as he wants to be. If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done.

One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals. And so when I hear about negative and false attacks, I really don’t invest any energy in them, because I know who I am.