1,075 Quotes by Richard Branson

My interest in life comes from setting myself huge, apparently unachievable challenges and trying to rise above them.

Please don’t get hung up on this question of whether you need to have experience in an industry before you launch your startup.

Like getting into a bleeding competition with a blood bank.

... Our first priority should be the people who work for the companies, then the customers, then the shareholders. Because if the staff are motivated then the customers will be happy, and the shareholders will then benefit through the company's success.

And if after all this you eventually fail; don't take it personal. Don't be ashamed to start all over again.

Success Comes from listening to your customer.

What does the name Virgin mean? We are a company that likes to take on the giants. In too many businesses, these giants have had things their own way. We are going to have fun competing with them.

Please be polite. Nothing in life should erode the habit of saying thank you to people or praising them.

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.