564 Quotes by Scott Adams

Good ideas have no value because the world already has too many of them. The market rewards execution, not ideas.

You don't have to be a 'person of influence' to be influential. In fact, the most influential people in my life are probably not even aware of the things they've taught me.

Reporters are faced with the daily choice of painstakingly researching stories or writing whatever people tell them. Both approaches pay the same.

For our purposes, let’s say a goal is a specific objective that you either achieve or don’t sometime in the future. A system is something you do on a regular basis that increases your odds of happiness in the long run. If you do something every day, it’s a system. If you’re waiting to achieve it someday in the future, it’s a goal.

I think 'Dilbert' will remain popular as long as employees are frustrated and they fear the consequences of complaining too loudly. 'Dilbert' is the designated voice of discontent for the workplace. I never planned it that way. It just happened.

I'm curious how you'll know it works. I assume it's mostly a cosmetic change.

Needing someone is like needing a parachute. If they are not there the first time you need them, chances are you won't be needing them again.

The best way to compile inaccurate information that no one wants is to make it up.

Be careful that what you write does not offend anybody or cause problems within the company. The safest approach is to remove all useful information.