J.P. Morgan

"The strength of a company lies in the quality of its people."

"I judge a man not by his failures, but by his response to failure."

"The path to success is often paved with the lessons learned from failure."

"A man who cannot say no is a man without principles."

"The greatest fortunes are made by those who understand the value of time."

"Never mistake activity for accomplishment."

"The man who builds something lasting thinks in terms of decades, not quarters."

"I have always believed that the true measure of a man is how he treats those who can do nothing for him."

"Competition is good. It sharpens the mind and strengthens the will."

"The secret to leadership is understanding what people want and helping them achieve it."

"A crisis is often the greatest opportunity in disguise."

"The man who is afraid to make decisions will never be truly successful."

"Remember that every great fortune began as a small investment."

"The future belongs to those who can see it before others do."

"A gentleman never speaks ill of another behind his back."

"The measure of a man's real character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out."

"Invest in the best, even if it costs more. You get what you pay for."

"The strongest man is not the one without challenges, but the one who overcomes them."

"I never gamble. I calculate the odds and then take calculated risks."

"The world respects those who respect themselves."

"A man's greatest asset is his reputation. Guard it with your life."

"The best education comes from books, travel, and conversations with great minds."

"Greed is the enemy of success. The most successful men I know are generous."

"A man should never stop questioning. Questions lead to understanding."

"The power of faith is that it allows you to take action despite uncertainty."

"I have found that the most successful partnerships are built on mutual respect and clear communication."

"The day you stop learning is the day you start falling behind."

"A true leader serves others, not himself."

"The greatest investments are in people and their development."

"A man who gives up easily is a man who was never serious to begin with."