452 Quotes by JEFF BEZOS

The one thing that offends me the most is when I walk by a bank and see ads trying to convince people to take out second mortgages on their home so they can go on vacation. That’s approaching evil.

You collect as much data as you can, you immerse yourself in that data but then you make the decision with your heart.

Cleverness is a gift, kindness is a choice. Gifts are easy-they’re given after all. Choices can be hard.

I’m not prepared to make any multi-decade commitments.

You’ve worn me down” is an awful decision-making process. It’s slow and de-energizing. Go for quick escalation instead – it’s better.

It’s not an experiment if you know it’s going to work.

I don’t know about you, but most of my exchanges with cashiers are not that meaningful.

Read the Declaration of Independence to your children as a tradition every Fourth of July. Make sure they understand why the word “pursuit” precedes the word “happiness.”

If you don’t understand the details of your business you are going to fail.