33 Quotes by Thomas Watson, Jr.

The higher the monkey climbs, the more he shows his ass.

There's a fine line between eccentrics and geniuses. If you're a little ahead of your time, you're an eccentric, and if you're too late, you're a failure, but if you hit it right on the head, you're a genius.

Repentance is a grace of God's Spirit whereby a sinner is inwardly humbled and visibly reformed.

The future of this business is far beyond the vision of any of us.

When someone gives the hospital a gift of $5 and you know he can afford less than that, thank him profusely. When someone gives the hospital a gift of $5,000 and you know he could afford five times that, say "that will help."

Always remember that your personality is your big asset. Do not try to emulate another person. Real personality comes from the heart.

Great design will not sell an inferior product, but it will enable a great product to achieve its maximum potential.

Good design is good business.

I believe the real difference between success and failure in a corporation can be very often traced to the question of how well the organization brings out the great energies and talents of its people.