Success comes more quickly to the entrepreneur that follows his instincts rather than following the progress of his competitors.

I have no patience at all.

Once you decide to work for yourself, you never go back to work for somebody else.

If you enjoy what you do, don't be afraid of expressing your enthusiasm. Enjoyment is infectious.

I knоw you're Belgian, that's whеrе thоsе waffles соmе frоm

A good leader is not necessarily the most popular person in their business, but the best ones are liked because they are respected for their clarity and vision.

I know you're Belgian, that's where those waffles come from.

My history of lending money from banks is that they want to know the ins and outs of the backside of a duck.

Don't try to blame the rest of the world. The blame only lies with you. Recognize that immediately.

There are two fools in every marketplace; one asks too little, one asks too much.

Effective leadership is about earning respect, and it's also about personality and charisma

The P's of life: Positive, Passionate and Persistent life.

Characteristics of a popular politician: a horrible voice, bad breeding, and a vulgar manner.

The severing of an established connection is exponentially more painful than the rejection of an attempted connection.

My goal... not to go back to Rembrandt... but to bring the great tradition and whatever is great about it, up to date.

While it was a very interesting period in my life, I was happy to get back to more direct contact with students in the classroom and in my research projects.

...Don't let me ever hear you say, 'I can't read fiction. I only have time for the truth.' Fiction is the truth, fool! Ever hear of 'literature'? That means fiction, too, stupid.

The accolades, just like the scrapes and bruises, fade in the end, and all you're left with is your ambition.

My mother was a seamstress, so making clothes was not something you would willingly go into.

Men are always optimists when they look inwards, and pessimists when they look round them.

I wouldn't mind someone lobbing hand grenades at me, but having to reset the timer on the video recorder puts me into a blood-spitting frenzy.