Owen D. Young

Businessman & Lawyer American 1874 – 1962

Founded RCA and shaped American radio and electronics industries.

388 quotes

"The pursuit of wealth without purpose leads to empty hands and an emptier soul."
Money
"Every problem contains within it the seeds of equal or greater opportunity."
Success
"The freedom to succeed must include the freedom to fail."
Freedom
"Patience is not passive; it is the active discipline of waiting for the right moment."
Patience
"Trust is the currency of all human endeavor."
Relationships
"An organization is only as strong as the weakest link in its chain of command."
Leadership
"The mind that remains open will always discover new horizons."
Imagination
"Industrial progress without moral progress is a step toward destruction."
Philosophy
"The greatest investment any nation can make is in the education of its youth."
Education
"Fear is often the greatest obstacle between a man and his potential."
Fear
"Service to others is the rent we pay for our place in this world."
Kindness
"The future belongs to those who can adapt and embrace change."
Change
"A promise made is a debt unpaid; honor your commitments absolutely."
Truth
"The most powerful force in the world is the united will of determined people."
Power
"Wealth is not measured in dollars alone, but in relationships and influence."
Money
"The strength of a nation lies in the character of its leaders."
Leadership
"Every generation must rediscover the truth for itself or perish in ignorance."
Wisdom
"Art and science are not opposites; they are complementary expressions of human creativity."
Art
"The modern world demands minds that can think globally and act locally."
Philosophy
"Perseverance in the face of adversity is the true test of character."
Perseverance
"Nations that fail to invest in their infrastructure invest in their decline."
Politics
"The capacity to dream is what separates human potential from mere survival."
Dreams
"True strength is knowing when to compromise and when to stand firm."
Strength
"The world needs builders more than it needs critics."
Motivation
"Gratitude is the gateway to continued blessings and good fortune."
Gratitude
"The most important negotiations happen in the human heart before words are spoken."
Relationships
"A leader who does not listen to his people is merely a tyrant."
Leadership
"Technology without humanity is a sword without a hilt."
Technology
"Peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of justice."
Peace
"The cure for anxiety is purposeful action toward meaningful goals."
Motivation