I never wanted to be on any billionaires list. I never define myself by net worth. I always try to define myself by my values.

Starbucks represents something beyond a cup of coffee.

When it comes to Starbucks, I take every threat very personally.

We are not in the coffee business serving people, we are in the people business serving coffee.

Starbucks has a role and a meaningful relationship with people that is not only about the coffee.

Believe in your dreams and dream big. And then after youve done that, dream bigger.

There's a metaphor Vincent Eades likes to use: "If you examine a butterfly according to the laws of aerodynamics, it shouldn't be able to fly. But the butterfly doesn't know that, so it flies.

Starbucks is in my blood. It is such a part of me that letting it unravel simply was not an option.

When you're surrounded by people who share a passionate commitment around a common purpose, anything is possible.

Customers must recognize that you stand for something.

Starbucks is committed to evolving and enhancing our customer experience with innovative and wholesome food offerings.

Everything we have, everything we are, is a gift. How can we judge and shame ourselves if this is true?

The real hero is always a hero by mistake he dreams of being an honest coward like everybody else.

No matter how naturally gifted you are, it's your passion that's going to make you better and maybe touch some people.

T is the summer prime, when the noiseless air in perfumed chalice lies.

If we judge love by most of its effects, it resembles rather hatred than affection.

Basque and Celt. Criminals and barbarians. I didn't think there could be a more primitive pairing of genes.

The grandeur of the acts of men are measured by the inspiration from which they spring. Happy is he who bears a God within.

I've done kissing scenes with people who have been loaded. I'd think, 'Do you actually have to drink that Jack Daniels to kiss me?'

Fatigue seems to be a factor in this accident.

I grew up not really thinking I had a disability. I grew up thinking I had different shoes.