In business a reputation for keeping absolutely to the letter and spirit of an agreement, even when it is unfavorable, is the most precious of assets, although it is not entered in the balance sheet.

Quote by Lord Chandos

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Power in a corporation becomes residual and dwells in the background. It is the ability...

Power in a corporation becomes residual and dwells in the background. It is the ability...

Flattery is the infantry of negotiation.

Flattery is the infantry of negotiation.

Young men are fitter to invent than to judge, fitter for execution than for counsel,...

Young men are fitter to invent than to judge, fitter for execution than for counsel,...

Show business is just like high school, except you get paid.

Show business is just like high school, except you get paid.

A man of business may talk of philosophy; a man who has none may practice...

A man of business may talk of philosophy; a man who has none may practice...

Being a part of both organizations, there is no comparison in the two organizations. This...

Being a part of both organizations, there is no comparison in the two organizations. This...

Being good in business is the most fascinating kind of art

Being good in business is the most fascinating kind of art

More business is lost every year through neglect than through any other cause.

More business is lost every year through neglect than through any other cause.

Our business in life is not to get ahead of others, but to get ahead...

Our business in life is not to get ahead of others, but to get ahead...

Life is pretty simple: You do some stuff. Most fails. Some works. You do more...

Life is pretty simple: You do some stuff. Most fails. Some works. You do more...

The prudent see only the difficulties, the bold only the advantages, of a great enterprise;...

The prudent see only the difficulties, the bold only the advantages, of a great enterprise;...

I was not sure I wanted to issue orders to life; I rather liked the...

I was not sure I wanted to issue orders to life; I rather liked the...

Business is the salt of life

Business is the salt of life

If you want success, then don't rely on other people to do what YOU can...

If you want success, then don't rely on other people to do what YOU can...

This is a very exciting time in the world of information. It's not just that...

This is a very exciting time in the world of information. It's not just that...

As a small businessperson, you have no greater leverage than the truth.

As a small businessperson, you have no greater leverage than the truth.

When soul has no value, business has no soul.

When soul has no value, business has no soul.

Drive thy business, let not that drive thee.

Drive thy business, let not that drive thee.

It is indeed an odd business that it has taken this Court nearly two centuries...

It is indeed an odd business that it has taken this Court nearly two centuries...

We want consumers to say, 'That's a hell of a product' instead of, 'That's a...

We want consumers to say, 'That's a hell of a product' instead of, 'That's a...