"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars."

"The greatest deception is forgetting that the river of time shapes the stones of destiny."

"The first test of a truly great man is his humility. By humility I don't mean doubt of his powers or hesitation in speaking his opinion, but merely an understanding of the relationship of what he can say and what he can do."

"The greatest journey starts when the light of knowledge dispels the darkness of ignorance."

"In the end, all business operations can be reduced to three words: people, product, and profits."

"For many my behavior has been a major disappointment, my behavior has caused considerable worry to my business partners, and everyone involved in my business, but most importantly to the young people we influence, I apologize."

"Climbing to the top demands strength, whether it is to the top of Mount Everest or to the top of your career."

"No man ever got very high by pulling other people down. The intelligent merchant does not knock his competitors. The sensible worker does not work those who work with him. Don't knock your friends. Don't knock your enemies. Don't knock yourself."