My idea of government support was, you supply me with hospitals, schools and the environment to do well and that will do me fine. But do not poke you….

Love what you do and do what you love, otherwise you will become unhappy and self-defeating..

Don't try to blame the rest of the world. The blame only lies with you. Recognize that immediately..

I don't make enemies, it's just I'm not afraid to speak my mind, which can sometimes mean people don't like what I am saying.

Effective leadership is about earning respect, and it's also about personality and charisma.

Success comes more quickly to the entrepreneur that follows his instincts rather than following the progress of his competitors..

There are two fools in every marketplace; one asks too little, one asks too much..

Above all, in order to gain respect, you need to be true to yourself. There is no point in trying to be brutal if it's not in your nature; there is n….

An entrepreneur is not what you call yourself, it's what someone calls you in recognition of what you've achieved. I call Richard Branson an entrepre….

I am not looking for a friend; if I want a friend I'd buy a dog..

If you enjoy what you do, don't be afraid of expressing your enthusiasm. Enjoyment is infectious..

Start small and with your own money..

I've just got an exceptional memory, if I say so myself..

I don't like paying 50 per cent of tax..

Once you decide to work for yourself, you never go back to work for somebody else..

Money is all right but once you have it you learn it's not the be all and end all..

Not everybody needs to go to university; they can get out and start working straight away..

I never experienced any feelings of closeness and caring from my parents..

The entrepreneurial instinct is in you. You can't learn it, you can't buy it, you can't put it in a bottle. It's just there and it comes out..

I have principles and I am not going to be forced to compromise them..

A good leader is not necessarily the most popular person in their business, but the best ones are liked because they are respected for their clarity ….