Thomas J. Watson Sr.

IBM Founder American 1874 – 1956

Built IBM into computing giant and pioneered business computing.

389 quotes

"The best investment you can make is in yourself."
"Quality is not an act; it is a habit."
"A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new."
"The power of belief is immeasurable."
Faith
"To lead effectively, you must first learn to follow."
Leadership
"The greatest waste is the waste of potential."
Motivation
"Success begins with the decision to begin."
Motivation
"Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of education."
Education
"The purpose of business is to create and keep a customer."
"Do not wait for success; go out and create it."
"The obstacles you face are opportunities in disguise."
"A man's greatest wealth is his ability to think clearly."
Wisdom
"Never let another man define your limits."
Freedom
"The measure of a man is what he accomplishes with what he has been given."
Strength
"Peace of mind comes from knowing you have done your best."
Peace
"To be successful, surround yourself with people smarter than you."
Success
"The world has always rewarded those who dare to be different."
"A strong will overcomes a weak opportunity."
"Education is not the filling of a bucket, but the lighting of a fire."
Education
"The person who says yes to everything accomplishes nothing."
"Purpose gives direction to ambition."
"The greatest teacher is experience, but it is also the harshest."
Education
"To succeed, you must first succeed in your own mind."
"The value of a man is determined by his influence on others."
Leadership
"Don't be afraid to go out on a limb; that is where the fruit is."
Courage
"Innovation distinguishes a leader from a follower."
"The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision it, you can achieve it."
Imagination
"Good intentions without execution are worthless."
"The most dangerous place in the world is a comfort zone."
"A reputation takes years to build and moments to destroy."