Richard Branson is one of the most famous English business magnate, investor, and author. Owner of the Virgin group that currently owns more than 360 companies.
Explore our collection of Richard Branson Quotes that are full of wisdom and will inspire you to live bravely.
Only a fool never changes his mind.
– Richard Branson
Richard Branson Quotes
1. “Chance favors the prepared mind. The more you practice, luckier you become.” – Richard Branson
2. “If you don’t have time for the small things, you won’t have time for the big things.” – Richard Branson
3. “The art of delegation is one of the key skills any entrepreneur must master.” – Richard Branson
4. “If you spot an opportunity and are really excited by it, throw yourself into it with everything you’ve got.” – Richard Branson
5. “One thing is certain in business. You and everyone around you will make mistakes.” – Richard Branson
6. “Do not be embarrassed by your failures, learn from them and start again.” – Richard Branson
7. “Communication: the thing humans forgot when we invented words.” – Richard Branson
8. “Respect is how to treat everyone, not just those you want to impress.” – Richard Branson
9. “The best way of learning about anything is by doing.” – Richard Branson
10. “To be successful you have to be out there, you have to hit the ground running.” – Richard Branson
Inspirational Richard Branson Quotes
11. “Train people well enough so they can leave, treat them well enough so they don’t want to.” – Richard Branson
12. “Throwing yourself into a job you enjoy is one of the life’s greatest pleasures!” – Richard Branson
13. “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” – Richard Branson
14.” Business opportunities are like buses; there’s always another one coming.” – Richard Branson
15. “If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later!” – Richard Branson
16. “You don’t learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by falling over.” – Richard Branson
17. “There is no greater thing you can do with your life and your work than follow your passions – in a way that serves the world and you.” – Richard Branson
18. “Happiness is the secret ingredient for successful businesses. If you have a happy company it will be invincible.” – Richard Branson
19. “Education doesn’t just take place in stuffy classrooms and university buildings, it can happen everywhere, every day to every person.” – Richard Branson
20. “You can’t do a good business with a bad person. Find the right people to work with and you can’t go wrong.” – Richard Branson
21. “The brave may not live forever – But the cautious do not live at all.” – Richard Branson
22. “A passionate belief in your business and personal objectives can make all the difference between success and failure.” – Richard Branson
23. “If you opt for a safe life, you will never know what it’s like to win.” – Richard Branson
24. “Whatever your goal is you will never succeed unless you let go of your fears and fly.” – Richard Branson
25. “Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate and doubt to offer a solution everybody can understand.” – Richard Branson
26. “Listen more than you talk. Nobody learned anything by hearing themselves speak.” – Richard Branson
27. “Developing mental toughness isn’t just about being resilient – it’s about accessing your reserve tank when you think you just can’t go any further.” – Richard Branson
28. “You’re guaranteed to miss every shot you don’t take.” – Richard Branson
29. “Business isn’t about ties, suits and briefcases. It’s about adventure.” – Richard Branson
30. “Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients.” – Richard Branson
31. “The way to become a great leader is to look for the best in people – seldom criticise – always praise.” – Richard Branson
32. “And once we decide to do something, we should never look back, never regret it.” – Richard Branson
33. “Keeping it short goes a long way.” – Richard Branson
34. “A good speech should be like a woman’s skirt: long enough to cover the subject and short enough to create interest.” – Richard Branson
35. “Long-term success will never come if profit is the only aim.” – Richard Branson
36. “Hard work and fun is what life is all about. As soon as something stops being fun, I think it’s time to move on. Life is too short to be unhappy.” – Richard Branson
37. “Success for me is whether you have created something that you can be really proud of.” – Richard Branson
38. “If you aren’t having fun, you are doing it wrong. If you feel like getting up in the morning to work on your business is a chore, then it’s time to try something else.” – Richard Branson
39. “Success is more than luck. You have to believe in yourself and make it happen.” – Richard Branson
40. “I believe that listening is one of the most important skills for any teacher, parent, leader, entrepreneur or, well, just about anyone who has a pulse.” – Richard Branson
41. “Listen. Take the best. Leave the rest.” – Richard Branson
42. “My definition of a sin is for humans to allow a species to die out. Animals cannot speak for themselves – it is up to all of us to protect them and their habitats.” – Richard Branson
43. “When you make mistakes at least try to make them quickly.” – Richard Branson
44. “These values do not come cheap. These values must be paid for.” – Richard Branson
45. “The first thing that has to be recognized is that one cannot train someone to be passionate–it’s either in their DNA or it’s not.” – Richard Branson
46. “Entrepreneurial business favors the open mind.” – Richard Branson
