Business Quotes

Small: Theres a subterranean impetus towards pornography so powerful that half the business world is juiced by the so
"There's a subterranean impetus towards pornography so powerful that half the business world is juiced by the sort of half sex that one finds in advertisements"
Norman Mailer, Novelist
Small: We started getting the script to different people and we were in the business of trying to fund it so we could
"We started getting the script to different people and we were in the business of trying to fund it so we could get it off and running, and all the characters and sets designed and everything"
Don Bluth, Artist
Small: The only one that seems to be able to hold the business is Disney. They do it is because they have a fabulous
"The only one that seems to be able to hold the business is Disney. They do it is because they have a fabulous philosophy about marketing- but even they wavered"
Don Bluth, Artist
Small: Nowadays, business is all about productivity - and our folks produce
"Nowadays, business is all about productivity - and our folks produce"
John Hoeven, Politician
Small: Such being the nature of mental life, the business of psychology is primarily to describe in detail the variou
"Such being the nature of mental life, the business of psychology is primarily to describe in detail the various forms which attention or conation assumes upon the different levels of that life"
Samuel Alexander, Philosopher
Small: In this business, youre either Brad Pitt right away, or youre already going down the ladder
"In this business, you're either Brad Pitt right away, or you're already going down the ladder"
Skeet Ulrich, Actor
Small: Desperation is the perfume of the young actor. Its so satisfying to have gotten rid of it. If you keep smellin
Uma Thurman
"Desperation is the perfume of the young actor. It's so satisfying to have gotten rid of it. If you keep smelling it, it can drive you crazy. In this business a lot of people go nuts, go eccentric, even end up dead from it. Not my plan"
Uma Thurman, Actress
Small: When I started Netscape I was brand new out of college and all the aspects of building a business, like balanc
"When I started Netscape I was brand new out of college and all the aspects of building a business, like balance sheets and hiring people, were new to me"
Marc Andreessen, Businessman
Small: I love how people in this business push themselves to know themselves, the world, and their creativity better
Josh Lucas
"I love how people in this business push themselves to know themselves, the world, and their creativity better"
Josh Lucas, Actor
Small: Eliminating the Death Tax will continue to restore consumer confidence, spur capital investment, and create ne
"Eliminating the Death Tax will continue to restore consumer confidence, spur capital investment, and create new jobs which are critical components of economic growth, particularly within the small business community"
Howard Coble, Politician
Small: But the basic difficulty still remains: It is the expansion of Federal power, about which I wish to express my
Everett Dirksen
"But the basic difficulty still remains: It is the expansion of Federal power, about which I wish to express my alarm. How easily we embrace such business"
Everett Dirksen, Politician
Small: To be honest I live among the English and have always found them to be very honest in their business dealings.
Fiona Shaw
"To be honest I live among the English and have always found them to be very honest in their business dealings. They are noble, hard-working and anxious to do the right thing. But joy eludes them, they lack the joy that the Irish have"
Fiona Shaw, Actress
Small: Our business is with life, not death
"Our business is with life, not death"
George Wald, Scientist
Small: Its business, selling comics, you work out what sells and you dont want to muck about with it too much
"It's business, selling comics, you work out what sells and you don't want to muck about with it too much"
Eddie Campbell, Artist
Small: Id watch my father get up at 5 oclock and go down to the Eastern Market in Detroit to do the shopping for his
"I'd watch my father get up at 5 o'clock and go down to the Eastern Market in Detroit to do the shopping for his restaurant, and get that business going and then go out on his vending machine business"
Ed Bradley, Journalist
Small: Environmentalism opposes reckless innovation and makes conservation the central order of business
"Environmentalism opposes reckless innovation and makes conservation the central order of business"
Christopher Lasch, Historian
Small: The reason why I take my life is because I want to go to my wife and boy. My usefulness in this world is at an
"The reason why I take my life is because I want to go to my wife and boy. My usefulness in this world is at an end. I can not be satisfied in any business and can not be without their companionship"
Alex Campbell, Politician
Small: I dont have more money. I wont have more money than any of the candidates, even the Republican candidates. We
"I don't have more money. I won't have more money than any of the candidates, even the Republican candidates. We know that already. But we are building this campaign team like I would build a business. And that is, we are building it so far with no debt"
Herman Cain, Businessman
Small: Thats what show business is, sincere insincerity
"That's what show business is, sincere insincerity"
Benny Hill, Comedian
Small: Kids are great. Thats one of the best things about our business, all the kids you get to meet. Its a shame the
Charles Barkley
"Kids are great. That's one of the best things about our business, all the kids you get to meet. It's a shame they have to grow up to be regular people and come to the games and call you names"
Charles Barkley, Athlete
Small: Almost anyone can be an author the business is to collect money and fame from this state of being
"Almost anyone can be an author; the business is to collect money and fame from this state of being"
A. A. Milne, Author
Small: My business is the analytical framework
"My business is the analytical framework"
Todd Gitlin, Sociologist
Small: Listen, if theres one sure-fire rule that I have learned in this business, its that I dont know anything about
Francis Ford Coppola
"Listen, if there's one sure-fire rule that I have learned in this business, it's that I don't know anything about human nature"
Francis Ford Coppola, Director
Small: Patience is the most necessary quality for business, many a man would rather you heard his story than grant hi
"Patience is the most necessary quality for business, many a man would rather you heard his story than grant his request"
Lord Chesterfield, Statesman
Small: It is not fit the public trusts should be lodged in the hands of any, till they are first proved and found fit
"It is not fit the public trusts should be lodged in the hands of any, till they are first proved and found fit for the business they are to be entrusted with"
Matthew Henry, Clergyman
Small: First of all, in terms of investment in Internet-related developments, venture capitalists - once burned - are
"First of all, in terms of investment in Internet-related developments, venture capitalists - once burned - are now very cautious and are investing in areas that actually make business sense"
Vinton Cerf, Inventor
Small: My recipe for dealing with anger and frustration: set the kitchen timer for twenty minutes, cry, rant, and rav
Phyllis Diller
"My recipe for dealing with anger and frustration: set the kitchen timer for twenty minutes, cry, rant, and rave, and at the sound of the bell, simmer down and go about business as usual"
Phyllis Diller, Comedian
Small: Im fortunate that Im employed. And if youre in show business, of course, every night you go to bed and go, oh
"I'm fortunate that I'm employed. And if you're in show business, of course, every night you go to bed and go, oh my god, tomorrow I'll never, ever work again"
Rick Mercer, Comedian
Small: When a book leaves your hands, it belongs to God. He may use it to save a few souls or to try a few others, bu
"When a book leaves your hands, it belongs to God. He may use it to save a few souls or to try a few others, but I think that for the writer to worry is to take over God's business"
Flannery O'Connor, Author
Small: I have found adventure in flying, in world travel, in business, and even close at hand... Adventure is a state
Jacqueline Cochran
"I have found adventure in flying, in world travel, in business, and even close at hand... Adventure is a state of mind - and spirit"
Jacqueline Cochran, Aviator
Small: Come, come, leave business to idlers, and wisdom to fools: they have need of em: wit be my faculty, and pleasu
"Come, come, leave business to idlers, and wisdom to fools: they have need of 'em: wit be my faculty, and pleasure my occupation, and let father Time shake his glass"
William Congreve, Poet
Small: I feel fine, I dont care who the director is. All you have to do is know what your doing - all of us - everybo
"I feel fine, I don't care who the director is. All you have to do is know what your doing - all of us - everybody in the business - that's all you ask anyone - you know your job, I know mine, let's go do it"
Morgan Freeman, Actor
Small: As you grow in this business, you learn how to do more with less
"As you grow in this business, you learn how to do more with less"
Morgan Freeman, Actor
Small: I love my family very much. I wish I could see them a little more often than I do. But we understand because w
Michael Jackson
"I love my family very much. I wish I could see them a little more often than I do. But we understand because we're a show business family and we all work"
Michael Jackson, Musician
Small: I will never do another TV series. It couldnt top I Love Lucy, and Id be foolish to try. In this business, you
"I will never do another TV series. It couldn't top I Love Lucy, and I'd be foolish to try. In this business, you have to know when to get off"
Lucille Ball, Comedian
Small: I love Johnny Cash, and I respect Johnny Cash. Hes the biggest. Hes like an Elvis in this business, but no, he
"I love Johnny Cash, and I respect Johnny Cash. He's the biggest. He's like an Elvis in this business, but no, he's never been the rebel"
Waylon Jennings, Musician
Small: There are too many games being developed by people that have no business creating games
"There are too many games being developed by people that have no business creating games"
John Romero, Inventor
Small: I dont really make plans and I just want to be happy and continue with my business and take care of my wife an
"I don't really make plans and I just want to be happy and continue with my business and take care of my wife and kids. I want to sit back, relax and enjoy life"
Larry Holmes, Athlete
Small: Im 47 years old. I couldnt compete with Beyonce. Im not competing with anyone. Ive already established myself
"I'm 47 years old. I couldn't compete with Beyonce. I'm not competing with anyone. I've already established myself as an artist. I've been in this business for 30 years. There's no reason for me to compete with anyone"
Stephanie Mills, Musician
Small: The odds are not in your favor the older you get, especially if youre a woman in this business
"The odds are not in your favor the older you get, especially if you're a woman in this business"
Patricia Clarkson, Actress
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