1,075 Quotes by Richard Branson

I think Chris is an astute businessman, but he is not used to running airlines. Virgin Blue needs people with airline experience.

Whenever I see people getting a bad deal I want to step in and do something about it. Of course, this is not pure altruism - there's a profit to be made too.

Drive, determination, passion and hard work are all free and more valuable than a pot of cash.

Global warming is another big area that we need to get on top of. [And] diseases in Africa, which we're also working on and seeing if we can make a difference on. And there are lots of issues that governments seem to be blind about.

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

You've got to take risks if you're going to succeed. I would much rather ask forgiveness than permission.

Sometimes I do wake up in the mornings and feel like I've just had the most incredible dream. I've just dreamt my life

Wine, like life, is meant to be enjoyed. All the pomp and ceremony currently associated with wine just gets in the way of enjoying it.

Flowers flourish when they're watered, and shrivel up when they're not. People are no different. The best leaders are the ones who look for the best in people.