Constantine 'Costa' Gratsos had made his fortune as a lifelong associate of shipping icon Aristotle Onassis. He took a liking to me, became my first mentor, and showed me how to swim in the deep, dangerous waters of business.
Copy QuoteWhenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.
Copy Quote View & ShareThere are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
Copy Quote View & ShareIf you owe the bank $100 that's your problem. If you owe the bank $100 million, that's the bank's problem.
Copy Quote View & ShareIf you're trying to create a company, it's like baking a cake. You have to have all the ingredients in the right proportion.
Copy Quote View & ShareThere is only one boss. The customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else.
Copy Quote View & ShareA brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. You earn reputation by trying to do hard things well.
Copy Quote View & ShareMost of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.
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