Larry Ellison

Database Software American Born 1944 (age 82)

Founded Oracle Corporation and became one of world's wealthiest people.

429 quotes

"Money is a tool, not a goal."
Money
"Health and happiness are worth more than any fortune."
Health
"Adventure is where you find it."
Adventure
"Art and science are not opposites; they are complements."
Art
"History teaches us what not to do."
History
"Philosophy gives us context for our decisions."
Philosophy
"Music soothes the restless entrepreneur."
Music
"Faith in yourself is the first step to success."
Faith
"War in business is about positioning, not destruction."
War
"Strength comes from knowing your weaknesses."
Strength
"Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely."
Power
"Peace of mind is priceless."
Peace
"Nature teaches patience and persistence."
Nature
"Beauty in design leads to beauty in function."
Beauty
"Death reminds us that time is limited."
Death
"The pursuit of perfection is the enemy of progress."
Perseverance
"Gratitude opens doors that ambition alone cannot."
Gratitude
"Creativity is the currency of the future."
Creativity
"Justice in business means fair competition."
Justice
"Patience with yourself is as important as patience with others."
Patience
"Kindness in leadership builds loyalty."
Kindness
"Strength of character determines success more than strength of intellect."
Strength
"Fear of failure is often worse than failure itself."
Fear
"Power comes from knowledge and execution."
Power
"Money follows excellence; don't chase money directly."
Money
"Health is the wealth that enables all other wealth."
Health
"Adventure teaches what no classroom ever can."
Adventure
"The imagination to see what could be is rare."
Imagination
"Technology is a tool; humans are the creators."
Technology
"History repeats itself because people forget the lessons."
History