Sanford I. Weill

“I think that my legacy is that I have given back to the community.”

“Details create the big picture.”

“I've never been a big believer in formal business plans. I've always been a big believer in people.”

“Never be afraid to hire people smarter than you.”

“My way of getting through the day is to be so busy that I don't have time to think about the past.”

“The only way to be successful is to be passionate about what you do.”

“The world is a very complicated place. It's a very competitive place.”

“When you have a lemon, make lemonade.”

“You can't do it all yourself. Don't be afraid to rely on others to help you accomplish your goals.”

“I had a vision of a financial-services company that combined insurance, brokerage, banking, and asset management.”

“I believe you have to be willing to be misunderstood if you're going to innovate.”

“We had a simple goal: to be the best in every business we were in.”

“Life is about creating new opportunities, not waiting for them to come to you.”