Owen D. Young

Businessman & Lawyer American 1874 – 1962

Founded RCA and shaped American radio and electronics industries.

388 quotes

"The best leaders are servants first and commanders second."
Leadership
"Innovation requires both imagination and rigorous discipline."
Creativity
"Time spent in reflection is never time wasted."
Time
"The greatest challenge of leadership is maintaining principles under pressure."
Leadership
"True wealth consists in having more time for what matters most."
Money
"A person's word is their most valuable currency."
Truth
"The universe rewards those who work in harmony with its laws."
Philosophy
"Competition spurs improvement; cooperation creates excellence."
Work
"The mark of an enlightened society is how it treats its most vulnerable members."
Justice
"Every problem contains within it the seeds of an equivalent opportunity."
Hope
"The role of the executive is to make decisions that serve the greater good."
Leadership
"Persistence in the face of setback is the hallmark of true success."
Perseverance
"The advancement of society depends upon the advancement of its individuals."
Wisdom
"Life's greatest lessons often come from our greatest failures."
Life
"A leader must have the courage to admit when he is wrong."
Courage
"The pursuit of profit without purpose leads to hollow victories."
Success
"Understanding human nature is the key to effective leadership."
Leadership
"The quality of one's thinking determines the quality of one's life."
Wisdom
"Progress is not inevitable; it must be constantly striven for."
Motivation
"The test of a civilization is how well it preserves human dignity."
Philosophy
"Imagination is more important than knowledge in driving innovation."
Imagination
"The power of an idea lies in its simplicity and clarity."
Wisdom
"A successful organization reflects the character of its leadership."
Leadership
"The greatest security comes from continuous growth and adaptation."
Strength
"Wealth without wisdom is a burden rather than a blessing."
Money
"The future is created by those who believe in possibilities."
Hope
"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment."
Work
"The responsibility of power is to use it for the betterment of all."
Power
"A man is known by the company he keeps and the causes he champions."
Relationships
"The greatest discoveries are often made by those willing to question convention."
Creativity