100 Quotes About Business

You've built a business from the ground up. You're finally making a name for yourself after years of hard work. And you're looking forward to a long and prosperous career in this field. But how do you keep that momentum going? How do you keep your business growing and thriving? It's important to have a healthy outlook on business, especially if you're in it for the long haul Read more

These business quotes will help motivate you to keep pushing forward and doing what needs to be done.

If I love you, what business is it of yours?
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If I love you, what business is it of yours? Unknown
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I’m a fake fact factory. The things I make are the things I make up. Also, as a side business, I make love. Actually, I just made that up. Dora J. Arod
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Love should be treated like a business deal, but every business deal has its own terms and its own currency. And in love, the currency is virtue. You love people not for what you do for them or what they do for you. You love them for the values, the virtues, which they have achieved in their own character. Ayn Rand
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To escape fear, you have to go through it, not around. Richie Norton
What would you do if you weren't afraid?
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What would you do if you weren't afraid? Sheryl Sandberg
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Done is better than perfect. Sheryl Sandberg
Truth builds trust.
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Truth builds trust. Marilyn Suttle
We cannot change what we are not aware of, and...
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We cannot change what we are not aware of, and once we are aware, we cannot help but change. Sheryl Sandberg
If you had to identify, in one word, the reason...
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If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be 'meetings. Dave Barry
Knowledge is power is time is money.
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Knowledge is power is time is money. Robert Thier
I would prefer a sword to fight duel, but a...
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I would prefer a sword to fight duel, but a pen to plan a war. Robert Thier
Be a surfer. Watch the ocean. Figure out where the...
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Be a surfer. Watch the ocean. Figure out where the big waves are breaking and adjust accordingly. 37 Signals
Be the kind of person who catches the shit before...
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Be the kind of person who catches the shit before it hits the fan, not the one who scrapes it off afterwards. Jonas Eriksson
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Ethically, with calculitic capitalism, a leader would claim wisdom, when punishment is justified, by showing restraint, & calling it grace, instead of humility, in gratitude of Powers beyond comprehension, such as Fate. Mark Sherman Smeester
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Similar to the best soldier being the most disciplined, seasoned teacher's know that they are also students. In my opinion, this is where soldiers shine, especially in comparison to domestic law enforcement. Making every one feel like a chief does not leave many who care to listen. Mark Sherman Smeester
DEATH is big business. Thank god for capitalism.
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DEATH is big business. Thank god for capitalism. Anthony T. Hincks
Smartass Disciple: Master, you keep preaching the truth. They don't...
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Smartass Disciple: Master, you keep preaching the truth. They don't listen. Master of Stupidity: Oh that's not bad. That attitude keeps us in the business. Toba Beta
Avoid selling to dumb customers, there aren't enough left!
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Avoid selling to dumb customers, there aren't enough left! Jasleen Kaur Gumber
To be successful, you have to be out there, you...
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To be successful, you have to be out there, you have to hit the ground running Richard Branson
For every dilemma, find at least three or four possible...
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For every dilemma, find at least three or four possible solutions. The creative process leads to better results. Marilyn Suttle
Invest like a bull, sit like a bear and watch...
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Invest like a bull, sit like a bear and watch like an eagle. (mantra for long term investing) Vijay Kedia
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Don’t always trust what you see. In a bull market even a duck looks like a swan. Vijay Kedia
Investing is like Yoga. Body, mind and soul have to...
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Investing is like Yoga. Body, mind and soul have to be aligned. Vijay Kedia
Chase the story behind the stock, not the money on...
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Chase the story behind the stock, not the money on the table. Money will make you rich, but the story will make you wealthy. Vijay Kedia
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Don’t learn literature from a history teacher. Vijay Kedia
Better to lose money in a good company rather than...
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Better to lose money in a good company rather than making money in a bad one. Vijay Kedia
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Read not only between the lines, but also what is not written. Vijay Kedia
If the management has not performed well in their bad...
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If the management has not performed well in their bad times in the past, chances are they will not perform well in their good times in the future too. Vijay Kedia
There is large cap, mid cap, small cap. There is...
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There is large cap, mid cap, small cap. There is also a “BHANGAAR CAP”. More than 4000 out of 6000 companies fit in that category. They show up only in the good times. Be careful Vijay Kedia
In markets, stupid action does not have equal but severe...
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In markets, stupid action does not have equal but severe opposite reaction. Vijay Kedia
Trading is injurious to your wealth. If you are smoking...
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Trading is injurious to your wealth. If you are smoking you may die in 20-30 years whereas by trading, this may happen the very next day. Vijay Kedia
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When kids come on the dance floor it’s time for elders to go to the bed. Vijay Kedia
Your investment belongs to the market and your profits belong...
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Your investment belongs to the market and your profits belong to you. Vijay Kedia
Regret is a lifestyle disease of equity investing.
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Regret is a lifestyle disease of equity investing. Vijay Kedia
When we are right, we earn. When we are wrong,...
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When we are right, we earn. When we are wrong, we learn. Vijay Kedia
You can't make history going incognito.
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You can't make history going incognito. Utkarsh Sharma
The worst enemy of our humanity is our self-doubt.
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The worst enemy of our humanity is our self-doubt. Lolly Daskal
When we allow negative messages to fester in our head,...
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When we allow negative messages to fester in our head, they take on a life of their own. Lolly Daskal
Happiness is a good business these days, more you talk...
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Happiness is a good business these days, more you talk crap about happiness the large number of crowd you will gather. Santosh Kalwar
If you have time to whine then you have time...
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If you have time to whine then you have time to find solution. Dee Dee Artner
Part-time effort means part-tim results.
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Part-time effort means part-tim results. Tony Curl
Within each of us are two competing sides, a polarity...
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Within each of us are two competing sides, a polarity of character. Only one leads to greatness. Lolly Daskal
Knowing the man responsible for your success is in the...
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Knowing the man responsible for your success is in the mirror is a high that you can never buy Desmond Ong
Failure is not an option. Keep going!
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Failure is not an option. Keep going! Izey Victoria Odiase
Dreaming isn't bad for you but not doing anything to...
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Dreaming isn't bad for you but not doing anything to craft your dream is. Mohith Agadi
You have to be adroit and also patient to make...
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You have to be adroit and also patient to make others agree to your terms. Mohith Agadi
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And now they were weary and frightened because they had gone against a system they did not understand and it had beaten them. They knew that the team and the wagon were worth much more. They knew the buyer man would get much more, but they didn't know how to do it. Merchandising was a secret to them. John Steinbeck
I want to reach the top with it all--business, family...
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I want to reach the top with it all--business, family and faith! Joy Harris
To become successful, one must put themselves in the paths...
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To become successful, one must put themselves in the paths of giants! Lillian Cauldwell
You become what you think about
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You become what you think about Napoleon Hill
When you depersonalize abrasive behavior and see it as a...
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When you depersonalize abrasive behavior and see it as a call for help you become a catalyst for the best kind of change. Marilyn Suttle
People who work in an environment where doing their best...
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People who work in an environment where doing their best is recognized have a better chance of feeling good about their work. Marilyn Suttle
Do an evening review at the end of the day...
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Do an evening review at the end of the day to reflect on what went well, and what you'd do differently next time. Marilyn Suttle
Delegation of kindness is an epidemic of success
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Delegation of kindness is an epidemic of success Goitsemang Mvula
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Remember: we’re drowning in information, but we’re starving for wisdom. Elite Summaries
There are times when the world is rearranging itself that...
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There are times when the world is rearranging itself that the right person can change the world. Lolly Daskal
Believe you can and you will be halfway there.
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Believe you can and you will be halfway there. Lolly Daskal
Learn from the past, prepare for the future, and perform...
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Learn from the past, prepare for the future, and perform in the moment." (Moments: Making Your Life Count For What Matters Most, Mike Van Hoozer) Mike Van Hoozer
God has no business with irresponsible people.
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God has no business with irresponsible people. Sunday Adelaja
It is our business to restore the earth back to...
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It is our business to restore the earth back to God through the principles of the Kingdom. Sunday Adelaja
God does not have any business with irresponsible people.
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God does not have any business with irresponsible people. Sunday Adelaja
The difficulties of people should be our business.
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The difficulties of people should be our business. Sunday Adelaja
It is our business to proffer solution to the problem...
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It is our business to proffer solution to the problem of the society. Sunday Adelaja
Your business values can make you soar above the competition.
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Your business values can make you soar above the competition. Doris PerdueJohnson
[L]ean start-ups are the small furry mammals competing with the...
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[L]ean start-ups are the small furry mammals competing with the large dinosaurs–meaning they're one asteroid strike away from world dominance. Exponential technology is that asteroid. Peter H. Diamandis
For linear-thinking companies, the six Ds of exponentials are the...
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For linear-thinking companies, the six Ds of exponentials are the six horsemen of the apocalypse–no question about it. Peter H. Diamandis
Because you're always learning, the chief lesson remains: you still...
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Because you're always learning, the chief lesson remains: you still know nothing. Criss Jami
Strive not to be a success, but rather to be...
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Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value. Albert Einstein
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Credentials are like potential energy, the compliments of a name on paper, in documents, word of mouth, but faith is like kinetic energy, the motion and the force that which is witnessed. Hence in the end it is the faith rather than the credentials that really takes you places. Criss Jami
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The essence of a successful business is really quite simple. It is your ability to offer a product or service that people will pay for at a price sufficiently above your costs, ideally three or four or five times your cost, thereby giving you a profit that enables you to buy and to offer more products and services. Brian Tracy
When you’re busy, avoid taking the quickest action. Instead make...
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When you’re busy, avoid taking the quickest action. Instead make the extra effort to truly serve the customer. Marilyn Suttle
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The greater the loyalty of a group toward the group, the greater is the motivation among the members to achieve the goals of the group, and the greater the probability that the group will achieve its goals. Rensis Likert
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If you work hard, and become successful, it does not necessarily mean you are successful because you worked hard, just as if you are tall with long hair it doesn't mean that you would be a midget if you were bald. Lemony Snicket
Failure is not an option but it is constantly a...
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Failure is not an option but it is constantly a possibility. You manage your success by managing both the technical and the social risk. Dr. Dragos
Social context and NOT individual abilities drives performance, success or...
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Social context and NOT individual abilities drives performance, success or failure of a team or a project. Dr. Dragos
Remember, you are not aspiring for perfection, Bombshell. You are...
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Remember, you are not aspiring for perfection, Bombshell. You are aspiring for progress, one step at a time. Amber Hurdle
Do your best in the day, for the day, and...
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Do your best in the day, for the day, and then work on tomorrow when it comes. Show yourself grace and laugh at yourself. Amber Hurdle
You want to be able to say, for example, “I...
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You want to be able to say, for example, “I will know I am successful if these three things happen. Amber Hurdle
If you cannot tie your marketing efforts to actual dollars...
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If you cannot tie your marketing efforts to actual dollars that the electric company will accept, it’s time to adjust your plan. Amber Hurdle
Business is fluid and you can always improve and progress...
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Business is fluid and you can always improve and progress as your time and financial resources allow, and as your learningcurve shortens. Amber Hurdle
Being broke is part of the journey. Staying broke is...
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Being broke is part of the journey. Staying broke is a fucking choice. Jaymin Shah
A Bombshell’s constant struggle is living up to her God...
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A Bombshell’s constant struggle is living up to her God given potential while also battling in her mind the difference between her expectations and the world’s expectations. Amber Hurdle
A Bombshell wants it all, yet she is beginning to...
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A Bombshell wants it all, yet she is beginning to see shecan’t have it all at once. Amber Hurdle
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The concept of “work-life balance” is a fleeting idea for a Bombshell. Instead, a focus on work-life success–where her time and energy shifts based on the rotating demands of each area of her life–is far more realistic. Amber Hurdle
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A business is like an automobile. Its people its wheels, their passion its fuel. Ajeet Sharma
If you lose money in business, you can still cover...
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If you lose money in business, you can still cover up the loss. If you lose time, the only thing you have by your side is wreckage. Ajeet Sharma
If you have to repeatedly chase after someone when you...
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If you have to repeatedly chase after someone when you have a great opportunity, don't bother, if they aren't responsive, they aren't the type of person who'll succeed at it anyway. Rob Liano
Even during a mid-life crisis do not deviate from your...
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Even during a mid-life crisis do not deviate from your goal. History remembers only those who succeed. Hockson Floin
Formal business situations are likely to be the least revealing...
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Formal business situations are likely to be the least revealing because these are the times when all of us are most likely to have our ‘game faces' on. Abhishek Ratna
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Imitating recent successes is a game that everybody knows how to play. But seeing the next big thing before anybody else sees it is far more valuable... It means being a little bit wrong at just the right time. Derek Thompson
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Business has two ‘children’. One is called ‘loss’ and the other ‘profit’. No one likes the one called ‘loss’, but both are indeed there. They are born together. Dada Bhagwan
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An entrepreneur is one who turns a business opportunity into a successful achievement. Unknown
Work hard in silence.
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Work hard in silence. Alin Sav
Great leaders inspire greatness in others.
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Great leaders inspire greatness in others. Lolly Daskal
Confidence believes you are able. Competence knows you are able.
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Confidence believes you are able. Competence knows you are able. Lolly Daskal
Discipline with balance conquers the world.
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Discipline with balance conquers the world. Ben Tolosa
When you work on something that only has the capacity...
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When you work on something that only has the capacity to make you 5 dollars, it does not matter how much harder you work — the most you will make is 5 dollars. Idowu Koyenikan
I think my mission is to be in business so...
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I think my mission is to be in business so I can create a positive impact that will uplift the others around me. (p. 78) Injap Sia
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It's alright to keep and open mind, but at a certain point–once you have thoroughly completed your homework–you have to learn how to stop and focus on intensely and passionately executing these goals step by step. You have to repel the distractions. Injap Sia
Like blood, money is a blessing that should be shared,...
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Like blood, money is a blessing that should be shared, but you must be a responsible giver. Injap Sia