Charles M. Schwab

I have yet to hear an instance where misfortune hit a man because he worked overtime. I know lots of instances where it hit men who did not.

Charles M. Schwab

I was once ask if a big business man ever reached his objective. I replied that if a man ever reached his objective he was not a big business man.

Charles M. Schwab

If I were asked to say the most important things that lead to a successful life, I should say that, first of all, was integrity – unimpeachable integrity.

Charles M. Schwab

If more persons would get so enthused over their day’s work that some one would have to remind them to go out to lunch there would be more happiness in the world and less indigestion.

Charles M. Schwab

If you must be a glutton, be a glutton for work.

Charles M. Schwab

Keeping a little ahead of conditions is one of the secrets of business; the trailer seldom goes far.

Charles M. Schwab

Let us suppose you become a craneman. Suppose you become a clerk in a lawyer’s office. Give the best that is in you. Let nothing stand in the way of your going on.

Charles M. Schwab

Many men fail because they do not see the importance of being kind and courteous to the men under them. Kindness to everybody always pays for itself. And, besides, it is a pleasure to be kind.

Charles M. Schwab

Many of us think of salesmen as people traveling around with sample kits. Instead, we are all salesmen, every day of our lives.

Charles M. Schwab

My own experience is that there is no real effort in life that is not done better under encouragement and approval of our fellow men.

Charles M. Schwab