Akio Morita

Electronics Founder Japanese 1921 – 1999

Co-founded Sony and revolutionized consumer electronics industry.

378 quotes

"Technology is a tool; human values are the goal."
Technology
"The strength of vision lies in its simplicity."
Wisdom
"We grow by challenging ourselves to be better each day."
Motivation
"A company without heart is just a machine."
Work
"We must respect the past while creating the future."
History
"The most powerful marketing is a satisfied customer."
Work
"Dreams become reality through dedication and action."
Dreams
"We are not just in business; we are in the business of human development."
Leadership
"Excellence requires attention to detail and relentless pursuit."
Success
"A wise leader knows when to lead and when to follow."
Leadership
"Innovation is not a department; it's a culture."
Creativity
"We must balance short-term gains with long-term vision."
Wisdom
"The customer's needs must guide all our decisions."
Work
"True power comes from uplifting others, not controlling them."
Power
"We create jobs to build better futures for families."
Family
"Perseverance turns obstacles into opportunities."
Perseverance
"We are always looking ahead to the next thing. But happiness is in the present moment."
Happiness
"The key to success is to focus on goals, not obstacles."
Success
"Innovation requires courage to challenge the status quo."
Courage
"A company is more than just making profits; it's about contributing to society."
Work
"Quality is our best marketing tool."
Leadership
"Don't be afraid to make mistakes; they are stepping stones to success."
Perseverance
"The human spirit is capable of amazing things when given the right tools."
Strength
"We must always ask ourselves: what can we do better tomorrow?"
"Technology should serve humanity, not the other way around."
Technology
"A true leader listens more than he speaks."
Leadership
"Imagination is more valuable than knowledge alone."
Imagination
"We should never stop learning from our customers."
Education
"Competition drives us to be better, but cooperation builds empires."
Success
"The best ideas often come from the most unexpected places."
Creativity