Owen D. Young

Businessman & Lawyer American 1874 – 1962

Founded RCA and shaped American radio and electronics industries.

388 quotes

"The greatest discoveries often come from asking the simplest questions."
Science
"Gratitude is the antidote to the poison of entitlement and greed."
Gratitude
"A man who refuses to learn from the past is condemned to repeat its mistakes."
History
"The strength of a nation depends not on its armies, but on the character of its people."
Strength
"Imagination is the birthplace of all progress and human advancement."
Imagination
"In business, as in life, integrity is worth more than any financial gain."
Work
"The path to happiness is paved with meaningful work and genuine relationships."
Happiness
"We must teach our youth not just what to think, but how to think independently."
Education
"Patience is not passive waiting, but active perseverance toward a worthy goal."
Patience
"The most successful leaders are those who empower others to exceed their own expectations."
Leadership
"Technology is a tool; it is wisdom that determines how we use it."
Technology
"Beauty in its truest form reflects the harmony between form and function."
Beauty
"In the face of adversity, character is revealed and forged."
Courage
"The pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong journey, not a destination."
Knowledge
"A nation that invests in education invests in its own future prosperity."
Education
"The difference between success and failure often lies in the willingness to persist."
Perseverance
"Freedom without responsibility breeds chaos; responsibility without freedom breeds oppression."
Freedom
"Great accomplishments require great sacrifice and unwavering commitment."
Motivation
"The health of an organization reflects the health of its people and their morale."
Health
"In times of change, those who are willing to adapt shall inherit the future."
Change
"The pursuit of wealth without the pursuit of wisdom leads to ruin."
Money
"Every person possesses untapped potential waiting to be discovered and developed."
Inspiration
"The strength of democracy lies in the participation of informed and engaged citizens."
Politics
"Work that lacks meaning is merely drudgery; work with purpose becomes noble."
Work
"Our dreams are the blueprints of our destiny; we must have the courage to build them."
Dreams
"Humor is the grace that allows us to laugh at our follies without losing hope."
Humor
"The structure of society must be built upon the foundation of equal opportunity."
Justice
"In solitude, we find the quiet necessary to hear our own inner voice of truth."
Solitude