1,075 Quotes by Richard Branson

Clearly in the eyes of the consumer; the brand has not been diluted, but we must guard against that happening at all costs.

Be authentic and organic. It can't be forced or it won't work. And most importantly, have fun.

Complexity is your enemy. Any fool can make something complicated. It is hard to keep things simple.

Run lean; avoid unnecessary expenses.

Good people have always been at the heart of the Virgin business, and that's largely because we have tried to keep our business small, and our management teams tight-knit. I feel that small, compact companies, are better run. That is partly because people feel more connected in small companies.

I am sorry to have let people down.

Building a business is not rocket science, it's about having a great idea and seeing it through with integrity.

I was the kind of entrepreneur that never really felt I made it. When Mike Olefield's "Tubular Bells" [Virgin Records' first release] sold 8 or 10 million copies, I suppose, at age 19, I could've possibly retired on the money. Instead, I immediately pushed the boat and took that risk again.

It's better to say nothing than spend 1,000 words or an hour speech saying nothing. Get to the point.