Tell me how you measure me, and I will tell you how I will behave

So this is the goal: To make money by increasing net profit, while simultaneously increasing return on investment, and simultaneously increasing cash flow.

An expert is not someone who gives you the answer, it is someone who asks you the right question.

The goal is not to improve one measurement in isolation. The goal is to reduce operational expenses AND reduce inventories and increase throughput simultaneously.

I say an hour lost at a bottleneck is an hour out of the entire system. I say an hour saved at a non-bottleneck is worthless. Bottlenecks govern both throughput and inventory.

If you don't manufacture a quality product all you've got at the end is a bunch of expensive mistakes.

Never let something important become urgent

Cost Accounting is enemy number one of productivity.

An hour saved at the non-bottleneck is a mirage.

I write down the three measurements which Lou and I agreed are central to knowing if the company is making money: net profit, ROI and cash flow.

Let me make it clear. There will be no repeat of that night. Absolutely not! Not ever, do you understand?” "Who are you trying to convince, Tessnia? Me or you?

Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.

It's easier to be conformist naturally; it's easier except for those who don't like conformism.

Realize that ultimate success comes from opportunistic,bold moves which by definition, cannot be planned.

A lot of people influenced me as I was learning but probably Bing Crosby was the most influential, because I would hear his Christmas albums, which my parents played a lot.

Without the Name, there is no peace.

Let the world know your dreams, my friend; realise them!

Consisting of immortal Truth, you are immortal. The attainment of Truth is immortality, and to do the work of Truth is Nirvana.

Work hard and believe in yourself even when nobody else believes in you.

Fading, fading: strength beyond hope and despair climbing the third stair. Lord, I am not worthy Lord, I am not worthy but speak the word only.