Amancio Ortega quotes: the Spanish business billionaire’s best quotes.
“Companies are comprised of human beings without the effort, professionalisms, and motivation of whom… no achievement could be made.”
“Complacency is the worst. I never allow myself to be content with what I have done, and I have always tried to instill this in everyone around me.”
“The success of your business is based in principle on the idea of offering the latest fashions at low prices, in turn, creating a formula for cutting costs: an integrated business in which it is manufactured, distributed, and sold.”
“Success is never guaranteed.”
“Grow or die. If you want to innovate, don’t focus on the results.”
“We had the certainty of a philosophy and a business culture capable of facing up to the challenges which were arising.”
“Innovation and constant improvement must keep on being the motivating idea of our group throughout the 21st century.”
“Innovation and commitment towards our customers define our corporate culture.”
“We cannot limit ourselves to continuing on the path we have already opened.”
“We must be aware that the experience we have gained is not enough to guarantee our leadership. We must also be faithful to the commitment to effort and improvement which inspires our company.”
“We attempt to seduce the customer with the latest fashion, the finest design, and the most attentive service.”
“The customer has always driven the business model.”
“I am the property of my business, not the reverse.”
“In the street, I only want to be recognized by my family, my friends, and people I work with.”
“You must appear three times in the newspapers: when you are born, when you get married, and when you die.”
“I’ll keep working until the end.”
“Die of success? Give me a break! We’ve only just started!”
Carlos Slim had some slammin’ quotes as well.
