Sam Walton

I think I overcame every single one of my personal shortcomings by the sheer passion I brought to my work. I don’t know if you’re born with this kind of passion, or if you can learn it. But I do know you need it.

Sam Walton

I was asked what I thought about the recession. I thought about it and decided not to take part.

Sam Walton

If everybody else is doing it one way, there’s a good chance you can find your niche by going exactly in the opposite direction.

Sam Walton

If one of our customers comes into the store without a smile, I’ll give them one of mine.

Sam Walton

If you love your work, you’ll be out there every day trying to do it the best you possibly can, and pretty soon everybody around will catch the passion from you – like a fever.

Sam Walton

Individuals don’t win in business, teams do.

Sam Walton

It was almost as if I had a right to win. Thinking like that often seems to turn into sort of a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Sam Walton

Job security lasts only as long as the customer is satisfied. Nobody owes anybody else a living.

Sam Walton

Keep everybody guessing as to what your next trick is going to be. Don’t become too predictable.

Sam Walton

Lose your smile and lose your customers.

Sam Walton