95 Inspiring Entrepreneurship Quotes

Entrepreneurship is often a journey filled with challenges, innovation, and growth. Along the way, the words of those who have traveled the path before us can provide insight, motivation, and inspiration. Whether you are launching your first startup, scaling a successful business, or exploring new entrepreneurial avenues, a powerful quote can spark the creativity and resilience needed to forge ahead. In this collection, we've curated 95 of the most inspiring entrepreneurship quotes, offering wisdom from renowned visionaries and leaders to encourage and ignite your entrepreneurial spirit. Discover timeless guidance and fresh perspectives that can empower your journey and remind you that your entrepreneurial dreams are within reach.

1. “Innovation is the specific instrument of entrepreneurship...the act that endows resources with a new capacity to create wealth.” - Peter Drucker

2. “[I]f Modi is toast, it will in one sense be a tremendous pity. In his way, he represents a third generation in cricket's governance. For a hundred years and more, cricket was run by administrators, who essentially maintained the game without going out of their way to develop it. More recently it has been run by managers, with just an ounce or two of strategic thought. Modi was neither; he was instead a genuine entrepreneur. He has as much feeling for cricket as Madonna has for madrigals, but perhaps, because he came from outside cricket's traditional bureaucratic circles, he brought a vision and a common touch unexampled since Kerry Packer.” - Gideon Haigh

3. “Many people have serious academic degrees but cannot find a job, and sadly their degrees are so limited that they cannot even think about how to create a job for themselves.” - Haki R. Madhubuti

4. “A company should limit its growth based on its ability to attract enough of the right people.” - Jim Collins

5. “In looking at waste as an entirely modern, man-made idea, I stopped viewing garbage as garbage and instead slowly started to see it as a commodity.” - Tom Szaky

6. “If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea.” - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

7. “Always make your future bigger than your past.” - Dan Sullivan

8. “The companies that refused to make hard choices, or refused to admit that anything much was happening, fared badly. If they survive, it is only because their respective governments will not let them go under.” - Peter F. Drucker

9. “This defines entrepreneur and entrepreneurship - the entrepreneur always searches for change, responds to it, and exploits it as an opportunity.” - Peter F. Drucker

10. “The Prince came to give life unto those whose lives were almost being snuffed out by the devil via the cares of this world.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

11. “Everyone that enters through Him is secured and the person shall find pastures for himself. Jesus really cares!” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

12. “We cannot prevail by our own might or strength, we need to plug on to the source of our strength so that we will remain resourceful always.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

13. “When we are connected to the source, we will not be afraid of any task set before us.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

14. “Are you the fruit of redemption? If yes, then make a delightful noise unto Him.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

15. “You don't need to go running from pillar to post looking for what God looks like.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

16. “So cheer up Beloved; for your God is able, He is the maker of all things.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

17. “God is not a thief. That which steals, kills and destroys is the devil - not God!” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

18. “God comes down in the evenings to chat with man, enjoy man's company and find out how man faired in the course of the day.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

19. “Man is like a bride unto God. God is jealous when man veers away from Him.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

20. “God wants all man's attention, thoughts and focus to be on Him.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

21. “Your decision not to join the crowd may be what God is waiting for to grant you revelation on how to deliver your family, your country, business, profession or even your church!” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

22. “God rewards every act of obedience to His Will.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

23. “Dare to be different. Represent your maker well and you will forever abide in the beautiful embrace of his loving arms.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

24. “Another way of remaining in intimacy with God is by remaining in His presence.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

25. “The presence of God is so important in the life of believers. There is abundance of all you need to make your life comfortable in His presence.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

26. “God is never tired of bringing the sun out every morning, taking it in the evenings and bringing out the moon.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

27. “Worship is the marriage of two Spirits - the Spirit of God and the Spirit of man.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

28. “You recreate your world to your taste with God's Word in your mouth.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

29. “Your words are powerful so what you say goes a long way to either establish or destroy you; this is why you should say things that God has said concerning you, not things that situations or circumstances say.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

30. “Create your world with God's Word in your mouth just say it and it will be accomplished!” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

31. “Let your words glorify God and edify your hearers and then beautify your life.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

32. “Words are directed to your personalities namely; - God, your hearers, devil and yourself.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

33. “Weigh whatever you are about to say; what will it do to your hearer - encouragement, edification, disappointment or fear? What will it do to your life - glorify, edify, beautify or weigh you down? Speak well and things will go well.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

34. “Your status has changed. Your Name is changed! You are a new creation.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

35. “You are not permitted to suffer what others suffer, you are not permitted to fail or die young.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

36. “You are not permitted to live and die as a non-entity because you have encountered the greatness that is associated with Christ.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

37. “Don't let any situation intimidate you anymore, don't accept defeat anymore.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

38. “Don't die without fulfilling your purpose.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

39. “Rejection is an opportunity for your selection.” - Bernard Branson

40. “Don't set your goals by what other people deem important.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

41. “The smart strategist allows strategy to be shaped by events. Good reactions can make great strategy. Strategy involves competition of goals, and the risk is the difference between those goals and the ability of the organization to achieve them. So part of the risk is created by the strategy.” - Max Mckeown

42. “All human beings are entrepreneurs.” - Reid Hoffman Ben Casnocha

43. “remember when God has answered you, it no longer matters who has been against you but for Him to answer you and change your story, you have to make up your mind to disobey the wrong order, change the status quo and BE DIFFERENT!” - Agu, Jaachynma N.E.

44. “You can change any status quo, stand out, walk by faith and not by sight and things will definitely go well with you.” - Agu, Jaachynma N.E.

45. “No matter what your reason for wanting to start your own business, developing the foundation is the same. Laying a solid foundation for you business will provide you with a road map to follow as you build your business. As you work through the Start a Business Step-by-Step Workbook you will define the company’s mission, decide what business entity is right for your business, name your business, determine the pricing for your products or services, formulate your financial projections, define your competitors, survey consumers regarding your products or services, determine the marketing methods right for your business and more.” - Jeanne A. Estes

46. “Remember, the most common thing about common sense is how uncommon it is.” - Jason Jennings

47. “The true start-up of a business is what happens before you start-up.” - Michael E. Gerber

48. “An average man is egoistic, proud and has strong self esteem. They always require partners who massage their ego not those who will drag their ego to the mud.” - Agu, Jaachynma N.E.

49. “Confidence thrills men for it means you won’t be fidgety or excessively jealous when the man is in the midst of people especially those of opposite sex.” - Agu, Jaachynma N.E.

50. “A confident woman knows her worth and so doesn’t fret when her man is highly placed or is often found amidst other women in the course of his business or assignment.” - Agu, Jaachynma N.E.

51. “A confident woman wears a smile and has this air of comfortability and pleasantness about her.” - Agu, Jaachynma N.E.

52. “When a man finds this kind of woman, he will go all out for her knowing that she will not be a letdown.” - Agu, Jaachynma N.E.

53. “Ladies, get confident bout yourselves, build up your self-worth and esteem, love yourself and be proud of your achievements and your man will adore you for life.” - Agu, Jaachynma N.E.

54. “Courage is the ability to execute tasks and assignments without fear or intimidation.” - Agu, Jaachynma N.E.

55. “Men love women who are courageous for it means they can go all the way with him in his pursuit of his good dreams and intentions.” - Agu, Jaachynma N.E.

56. “An intelligent woman is a goldmine! She has the ability to learn, reason and understand things better and faster than her contemporaries. She is competent, alert and can reason out stuffs easily.” - Agu, Jaachynma N.E.

57. “Patience is a virtue not a vice.” - Agu, Jaachynma N.E.

58. “A woman can tolerate delays knowing they are not denials; she is diligent, and composed. She is not easily irritated like love; she endures all things, beans all things and can be stretched to any limit.” - Agu, Jaachynma N.E.

59. “A matured woman is therefore a responsible woman irrespective of her age, status and qualification.” - Agu, Jaachynma N.E.

60. “A responsible woman sees and accepts only the best in a given situation.” - Agu, Jaachynma N.E.

61. “A responsible woman guides, controls (albeit subtly), directs with superior knowledge that is higher than that of her contemporaries!” - Agu, Jaachynma N.E.

62. “A responsible woman doesn’t see opportunities and needs and look the other way pretending not to see them rather she gets to work to ensure things are done properly and her man succeeds in his endeavours.” - Agu, Jaachynma N.E.

63. “Ladies, get confident about yourselves, build up your self-worth and esteem, love yourself and be proud of your achievements and your man will adore you for life.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

64. “Any entrepreneur with the title 'CEO' on his biz card has got a hell of a lot to learn yet.” - Chris White

65. “People don't buy what you do; they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe” - Simon Sinek

66. “You don't have to reinvent the wheel... just steal the hubcaps.” - Michael P. Naughton

67. “If Entrepreneurship was easy, the term would have been easier to pronounce too!” - Shubham Choudhary

68. “Options abound world over, Options to choose from and be the best.” - Agu Jaachynma N E

69. “Be positive at all times! Leave out the negatives.” - Agu Jaachynma N E

70. “There is a ladder to Success! Choose to climb it.” - Agu Jaachynma N E

71. “In your emotions: exercise Joy over sadness.” - Agu Jaachynma N E

72. “Ride higher in life unto the higher life.” - Agu Jaachynma N E

73. “Shout out for Joy! Don`t scream out in fear for victors shout and victims scream.” - Agu Jaachynma N E

74. “Move forward for forward is progress but circles are movement.” - Agu Jaachynma N E

75. “Forget yesterday, Act on Today and Get a hold on tomorrow.” - Agu Jaachynma N E

76. “There is seed time and harvest, choose to sow at the right time so as to have a bountiful harvest.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

77. “Choices, options, decisions abound. Choose right, take the best option and decide well.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

78. “You have been called to a life of blessing, don`t descend to that of curses.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

79. “Build up your faith while starving the fears.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

80. “Avoid conflicts, Embrace cordiality.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

81. “Relish what is good and expedient.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

82. “Eschew evil and it`s machinations.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

83. “Sow the right words! Think the good thought.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

84. “Have the best course for all your actions.” - Agu Jaachynma N E

85. “Accept responsibilities for all your actions. Learn from your past and your mistakes.” - Agu Jaachynma N E

86. “Don`t complain, Don`t compromise.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

87. “Always contend for the good!” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

88. “Stand out tall amidst challenges! Dwarf all irrelevant voices.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

89. “Shine forth your light before all beings.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

90. “Shun darkness and evil vices for they that embrace them wear off with time!” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

91. “The giver is the blessed! The receiver stands still.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

92. “You are created with a mandate! You have all you need to fulfill it.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

93. “Without growth, organizations struggle to add talented people. Without talented people, organizations struggle to grow.” - Ray Attiyah

94. “Anyaele Sam Chiyson Leadership Law of Responsibility: Great leaders greet their geniuses through their greatest power of choice, principle-based living and highest means of expressing their voice.” - Anyaele Sam Chiyson

95. “Creativity and passion dwindle when hungry. Premiums for talent are easier to demand when desperation isn’t part of the equation. If I’m established, I can demand $350 an hour. If I’m desperate, I may accept $5.” - John-Talmage Mathis