Lee Byung-chull

Samsung Founder South Korean 1910 – 1987

Founded Samsung and transformed South Korea's manufacturing sector.

382 quotes

"The future belongs to those who can see beyond today's profits."
"Patience in business is not weakness—it is strategic wisdom."
Patience
"A corporation's responsibility extends beyond shareholders to all stakeholders."
Justice
"Creativity flourishes when people feel secure in their work environment."
Creativity
"The most valuable asset any company possesses is the loyalty of its people."
Relationships
"We must balance profit with purpose in everything we undertake."
Philosophy
"Change is not to be feared; it is the only constant path to survival."
Change
"Real power comes not from controlling others, but from inspiring them."
Power
"The best business decisions come from deep listening, not loud talking."
Wisdom
"We are stewards of resources, not masters of them."
Faith
"Success built on dishonesty will crumble like sand."
Truth
"The mark of a great leader is their ability to develop other leaders."
Leadership
"We must dare to dream impossible things before they become possible."
Dreams
"In times of difficulty, principles matter more than profits."
Courage
"Knowledge without application is merely information collecting."
Knowledge
"The companies that will thrive are those that embrace continuous learning."
Education
"We should measure success not just by growth, but by positive impact."
Success
"A nation's strength is determined by the strength of its industries."
"Humility is the secret weapon of truly great leaders."
Leadership
"We must preserve tradition while embracing innovation simultaneously."
Philosophy
"The quality of a product reflects the quality of the people who create it."
Work
"In business, as in life, character is your most valuable currency."
"Those who fear competition should not be in business."
Courage
"We must think in terms of generations, not just quarters."
Time
"The best investment is always in human potential."
Leadership
"Bureaucracy is the enemy of efficiency; trust is its antidote."
Wisdom
"We cannot build lasting success on the foundation of others' misfortune."
"The future rewards those who can adapt without losing their principles."
Change
"A business that only thinks of profit will eventually lose everything."
Philosophy
"We must be bold enough to fail in pursuit of something meaningful."
Courage