Lee Byung-chull

Samsung Founder South Korean 1910 – 1987

Founded Samsung and transformed South Korea's manufacturing sector.

382 quotes

"We should always ask ourselves what our company will be remembered for."
"The pursuit of profit is not wrong if it is coupled with purpose and principles."
Wisdom
"We must develop a culture where questions are encouraged and ideas are valued."
Creativity
"A leader's greatest achievement is creating other leaders."
Leadership
"We should measure our success by the positive change we bring to the world."
Motivation
"The most sustainable businesses are built on trust, not just transactions."
Relationships
"We must have the discipline to focus on what matters most and say no to distractions."
Wisdom
"A company without soul will eventually lose its way, no matter how profitable."
Philosophy
"We should inspire people with a vision of what they can accomplish together."
Inspiration
"The test of leadership is how you perform when facing your greatest challenges."
Leadership
"We must remember that every person in our organization has the potential for greatness."
Strength
"A truly great company is one that improves with each generation of leadership."
Philosophy
"We should pursue innovation that solves real problems and improves people's lives."
Creativity
"The foundation of all business success is mutual respect between people."
Relationships
"We must challenge ourselves to think bigger and reach farther than we thought possible."
Dreams
"A leader who cannot listen will eventually have nothing worth hearing."
Wisdom
"We should build companies that people are proud to work for and with."
Work
"The most valuable lesson is that success requires sacrifice and unwavering commitment."
Perseverance
"A business exists to serve society, not to accumulate wealth for its own sake."
Leadership
"The greatest wealth is not measured in assets, but in the quality of your vision."
"We must think globally, but act with deep understanding of local communities."
Wisdom
"Education is the foundation upon which nations build their future strength."
Education
"Success without integrity is merely a temporary illusion."
Success
"The market rewards those who can anticipate change before others see it."
"A leader must be willing to make difficult decisions for the greater good."
Leadership
"Innovation requires the courage to challenge established traditions."
Courage
"In business, timing is everything—knowing when to act is as important as knowing how."
Time
"The strongest companies are built by people who share a common purpose."
Work
"We should invest in people before we invest in machines."
Leadership
"True competition drives excellence; ruthless competition destroys it."
Success