Richard Branson Quotes

“Capitalism – which in its purest form is entrepreneurism even among the poorest of the poor – does work; but those who make money from it should put back into society, not just sit on it as if they are hatching eggs.”

“How slim the line is between genius and insanity and between determination and stubbornness.”

“I can honestly say that I have never gone into any business purely to make money. If that is the sole motive then I believe you are better off not doing it. A business has to be involving, it has to be fun, and it has to exercise your creative instincts.”

“In the same way that I tend to make up my mind about people within thirty seconds of meeting them, I also make up my mind about whether a business proposal excites me within about thirty seconds of looking at it. I rely far more on gut instinct than researching huge amounts of statistics.”

“It is only by being bold that you get anywhere. If you are a risk-taker, then the art is to protect the downside.”

“Live for the present and the future will look after itself.”

“Most "necessary evils" are far more evil than necessary.”

“Only a fool never changes his mind.”

“The best motto to follow is ‘Nothing ventured; nothing gained’.”