Explore Quotes by Richard Branson

Starting a business is a huge amount of hard work... You had better enjoy it.

I believe in goals. It's never a bad thing to have a dream. If something is really what you want to do, just do it. Whatever your goal.

Fantasizing about the future is one of my favorite pastimes.

I make up my mind about whether I can trust someone within 60 seconds of meeting them

The truth is this: the Earth cannot provide enough food and fresh water for 10 billion people, never mind homes, never mind roads, hospitals and schools.

Those who achieve great things are the ones willing to be scared but not scared off. If you dream big and take risks, impossible becomes just a word.

The best advice I got from my dad? Wear a condom.

The best way forward is to give more people everywhere greater power to build their own destinies.

No failure means no risk, which means nothing new

There is no point in going into a business unless you can make a radical difference in other people’s lives.

Be bold, brave and not afraid to fall on your face and ultimately you will succeed

If you're hurt, lick your wounds and get up again. If you've given it your absolute best, it's time to move forward.

Entrepreneursh ip is a great leveller, since having the benefit of a wealthy background or a generous investor isn't always an advantage. The wonderful thing is that money is not the sole currency when it comes to starting a business; drive, determination, passion and hard work are all free and more valuable than a pot of cash.

If you're bringing up kids, you just want to smother them with love and praise and enthusiasm. So I don't think you can mollycoddle your kids too much really.

It's all about finding and hiring people smarter than you. Getting them to join your business. And giving them good work. Then getting out of their way. And trusting them. You have to get out of the way so YOU can focus on the bigger vision. That's important. And here's the main thing....you must make them see their work as a MISSION.

Success cannot be measured in wealth, fame or power, but by whether you have made a positive difference for others.

Business has to give people enriching, rewarding lives...or it's simply not worth doing.

A good leader leads from the front. Don't get stuck in the office. Get out, meet people and listen to their stories.

Put your passions to work to make this world a better place.

If you do something for fun and create the best possible product, then the profit will come.

I am convinced that companies should put staff first, customers second and shareholders third - ultimately that's in the best interest of customers and shareholders.