1,075 Quotes by Richard Branson

Lead by listening – to be a good leader you have to be a great listener.

Choose great people and shine in their shadows.

Don’t hesitate to seek external help or advice where need be. Sometimes, it takes an external, emotionally unattached individual to detect your business flaws and render unbiased advice.

One day offices will be a thing of the past.

Happiness doesn’t come from making a fortune and owning lots of possessions. ‘Stuff’ doesn’t bring happiness. Family, friends, good health and the satisfaction that comes from making a positive difference are what really matter.

Kite surfing is a great way of keeping fit. Kiting is great because you’re bouncing over the waves and you’re surfing the waves. I do quite long kite surfs-50 miles in a day.

I cannot remember a moment in my life when I have not felt the love of my family. We were a family that would have killed for each other – and we still are.

I think because I have great difficulty saying the word, ‘no,’ almost every day’s a different adventure.

I enjoy the company of other people. That’s where I get most of my satisfaction from.