Thomas J. Watson

“The great accomplishments of man have resulted from the transmission of ideas, into enthusiasm, into actions.”

“Would you like me to give you a formula for success? It's quite simple, really. Double your rate of failure. You are thinking of failure as the enemy of success. But it isn't at all. You can be discouraged by failure or you can learn from it, So go ahead and make mistakes. Make all you can. Because remember that’s where you will find success.”

“None of us can hope to get anywhere without character, moral courage and the spiritual strength to accept responsibility.”

“The young man requires wisdom as well as knowledge.”

“If we do not take advantage of our opportunities, it is our own fault.”