Larry Ellison

"Your team is your greatest asset."

"Dream big and work hard."

"The only way to predict the future is to invent it."

"The most important thing is to focus on what you're trying to build, not on the competition."

"When you innovate, you've got to be prepared for people telling you that you are nuts."

"Technology is increasingly becoming a commodity, and what matters most is how you use it."

"I have always believed that the way you treat people is a direct reflection of how much you respect yourself."

"The most important part of building a company is surrounding yourself with people smarter than you."

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It's the courage to continue that counts."

"Cutting costs is easy. Building a better product is hard."

"I think a lot of people think I'm a crazy guy, and I think I'm a crazy guy. What we do is not normal."

"The problem with most large companies is that they are too bureaucratic and move too slowly."

"If you want to be successful, you have to be willing to take risks."

"Knowledge is power, but execution is everything."

"The people who are successful are those who find something they love and never stop pursuing it."

"Money is not the most important thing. What matters is building something that lasts."

"Technology should empower people, not replace them."

"In business, timing is everything. You can have a great idea, but if the timing is wrong, it fails."

"Competition makes you stronger. It forces you to innovate."

"The best leaders are those who inspire others to achieve great things."

"Most people fail not because they lack talent, but because they lack persistence."

"Every problem is an opportunity to build a better solution."

"Trust is the foundation of any successful relationship, business or personal."

"I've never been afraid to fail. Failure is just part of the journey."

"The companies that survive are the ones that adapt to change."

"Education is important, but experience is what teaches you how to succeed."

"Freedom to innovate is what drives progress in technology."

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

"A great team is worth more than any amount of capital."

"Never settle for mediocrity when excellence is within reach."