Recently, I was asked if I was going to fire an employee who made a mistake that cost the company $600, 000. No, I replied, I just spent $600, 000 training him. Why would I want somebody to hire his experience?

Thomas J. Watson
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  1. Within us all there are wells of thought and dynamos of energy which are not suspected until emergencies arise. Then oftentimes we find that it is comparatively simple to double or triple our former capacities and to amaze ourselves by the results achieved.

  2. We hear of a silent generation more concerned with security than integrity with conforming than performing with imitating than creating.

  3. To be successful, you have to have your heart in your business and your business in your heart.

  4. Good design is good business.

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