Safra Catz

Technology Executive American Born 1963 (age 63)

Co-president of Oracle and major business technology leader.

387 quotes

"Imagination separates leaders from managers."
Imagination
"History repeats itself for those who don't study it."
History
"Philosophy guides ethics in business."
Philosophy
"Read widely to understand deeply."
Literature
"Politics and business require similar strategic thinking."
Politics
"Peace of mind comes from doing right by others."
Peace
"Motivation fades, but discipline endures."
Motivation
"Inspiration strikes those prepared to receive it."
Inspiration
"Solitude is when the best thinking happens."
Solitude
"Kindness in leadership builds loyalty."
Kindness
"Justice in the workplace creates harmony."
Justice
"Beauty in design attracts customers."
Beauty
"Science-based decisions beat guesses."
Science
"The art of negotiation is listening first."
Art
"Nature teaches us patience and resilience."
Nature
"Freedom comes with responsibility."
Freedom
"Hope without action is just wishful thinking."
Hope
"Family values should guide business values."
Family
"Friendship in business is a luxury, professionalism is essential."
Friendship
"Happiness follows achievement, not the reverse."
Happiness
"Love what you do and it won't feel like work."
Love
"Life rewards those who show up prepared."
Life
"Dreams are fine, but execution is everything."
Dreams
"Humor breaks tension and builds teams."
Humor
"Death teaches us to value the time we have."
Death
"Perseverance is the difference between winners and quitters."
Perseverance
"Gratitude is the antidote to entitlement."
Gratitude
"Creativity without discipline is chaos."
Creativity
"Justice delayed is justice denied in business."
Justice
"Patience is not passive waiting, it's strategic timing."
Patience