Jacob Fugger

"I am not greedy, I am ambitious"

"Money is like manure. If you let it pile up, it stinks. But if you spread it around, you can grow something with it"

"The greatest wealth is in relationships"

"Those who wish to be rich in a year will be hanged in six months"

"A man who understands accounts understands the world"

"In business, the connection is everything"

"I have always believed that fortune comes to those who work"

"The tongue is more dangerous than the sword"

"A good name is worth more than gold"

"Family is the foundation of all prosperity"

"Time is the most precious commodity"

"To be successful, one must be willing to sacrifice"

"Knowledge of trade routes is knowledge of power"

"I did not inherit my position; I earned it"

"The secret to wealth is patience and persistence"

"A merchant's word must be his bond"

"Fear is the enemy of progress"

"Innovation separates the rich from the poor"

"I trust in God, but verify all accounts"

"The world belongs to those who understand money"

"Education is the key to understanding trade"

"A lie may take you far, but truth takes you further"

"Loyalty is the highest virtue in business"

"Those who cannot read cannot lead"

"The future belongs to those who plan for it"

"I have seen empires rise through commerce"

"Beauty in numbers reveals God's design"

"A contract is only as good as the man who signs it"

"Gratitude opens doors that money cannot"

"The greatest adventure is building something lasting"