Richard Branson Quotes

Avoid litigations. They are expensive and consume loads of time but if you have got a good case and a better chance of winning; then fight it out.

I drink about 30 cups of tea a day. I'm a complete tea addict.

I'm not superstitious. I don't really believe in star signs, sorry, or superstitions.

Actually, we did a fun April Fools' thing with Google a couple of years ago, which we called Virgle. And we looked for volunteers to go on a one-way trip to Mars.

I'm hopeful that after Iraq, those in charge will think twice about taking us down that route again.

You don't have to be one of the Elders. You don't have to be well known. You just have to be determined to care about people. That's all it takes.

I never learned the rules in the first place. To change the game is at the heart of what Virgin stands for, so the company culture has always been: "Don't sweat it: rules were meant to be broken."

We [Virgin Group] have been successful not by wasting time scrutinising our competitors but by looking at ourselves from the point of view of our customers do and seeking feedback through listening.

I had no plans to be an entrepreneur. I just wanted to be a journalist and write for a magazine. At 15, I just decided to leave school and launch a national student magazine.

One of the best bits of advice I can give is, early on, when you're building a new business, try to find somebody to run it on a day-to-day basis to free yourself up to look at the bigger picture.

Don't be afraid to take that leap into the unknown.

Every business will face tough times.

Embrace a mistake and learn from it; don't regret them.

I've been lucky to have survived balloon trips, boating trips, you know, a lot of rather foolish things in my life, so I was definitely born under a lucky star.

[If] man creates the problem, surely man can solve it.

Leading by fear is a lot of companies' approach, and a horrible way for people to exist in their lives, when most of your life is spent at work.

I do believe the harder you work, the luckier you get.

Over the years I have found one of my best strengths is my ability to recognise talent and trust them.

There are some nasty, nasty incidents taking place in the world, but [it's] much better than it used to be.

I like to set myself a new adventure challenge at least once or twice a year because I love that side of my life. I love getting fit and training for it.

Most entrepreneurs will admit luck plays a part in success.

Most entrepreneurs are not doing it for financial motives in the first place. They're just people who love creating.

If you go back into military history, the person who's leading the troops ought to be in with the troops and not just standing on the backline sending them into battle.

Whether your sport of choice is running, cycling, kite surfing, etc. start moving and stay moving! It will give you energy and help you stay young.

I don't buy a lot of things. I like to create things. I've been lucky enough to be able to build my beautiful island in the Caribbean. I certainly haven't regretted that.

Ever since I saw the moon landing as a young teenager, I was determined I would go into space one day.

In Africa, villagers look up to elders; they are the moral voice of their community.

I've had many challenges - every entrepreneur does - it's the nature of the beast.

The first thing that has to be recognized is that one cannot train someone to be passionate--it's either in their DNA or it's not.

If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later!

Screw it. Let's do it.

A passionate belief in your business and personal objectives can make all the difference between success and failure. If you aren't proud of what you're doing, why should anybody else be?

From my very first day as an entrepreneur, I've felt the only mission worth pursuing in business is to make people's lives better.

All you have in business is your reputation - so it's very important that you keep your word.

Starting your own business isn't just a job - it's a way of life.

One thing is certain in business. You and everyone around you will make mistakes.

Overcoming fear is the first step to success for entrepreneurs. The winners all exemplify that, and the hard work and commitment they have shown underlines what is needed to set up a business.

My attitude has always been, if you fall flat on your face, at least you're moving forward. All you have to do is get back up and try again.

We're one of the only animals in the world that don't really think of ourselves as animals, but we are animals, and we must respect our fellow animals.

If you are a small company taking on a big company, you need to have a sense of humor.

Treat failure as a lesson on how not to approach achieving a goal, and then use that learning to improve your chances of success when you try again. Failure is only the end if you decide to stop.

We have teams of people working on electric cars. So you never know - you may find Virgin competing with the Tesla in the car business as we do in the space business.

My early business ventures included growing Christmas trees and breeding birds.

When I was four, my mother insisted I get out of the car and find my own way home. Although I got lost, I did find my way home. It taught me the value of independence at an early age.

Being a good listener is absolutely critical to being a good leader you have to listen to the people who are on the front line.

A complaint is a chance to turn a customer into a lifelong friend. I say that seriously, not as some press release baloney.

When exploring London, you will come across lots of excitement by chance, so try to take everything in rather than just rushing around to all of the major tourist haunts.

The art of delegation is one of the key skills any entrepreneur must master.

Too many people measure how successful they are by how much money they make or the people that they associate with. In my opinion, true success should be measured by how happy you are.

I love Africa, and Ulusaba, our home in South Africa, is pretty special. It's on a rocky hill overlooking the bush, and from your room, you can see lions stalking zebras by the waterhole.