Thomas J. Watson

“Nothing so conclusively proves a man's ability to lead others as what he does from day to day to lead himself.”

“The great accomplishments of man have resulted from the transmission of ideas and enthusiasm.”

“Wisdom is the power to put our time and our knowledge to the proper use. ”

“If you stand up and be counted, from time to time you may get yourself knocked down. But remember this: A man flattened by an opponent can get up again. A man flattened by conformity stays down for good.”

“Follow the path of the unsafe, independent thinker. Expose your ideas to the dangers of controversy. Speak your mind and fear less the label of 'crackpot' than the stigma of conformity. And on issues that seem important to you, stand up and be counted at any cost. ”