Quotes by Thomas Watson, Jr.

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When someone gives the hospital a gift of $5 and you know he can afford less than that, thank him profusely. When someone gives the hospital a gift of $5,000 and you know he could afford five times that, say “that will help.”
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If you aren’t playing well, the game isn’t as much fun. When that happens I tell myself just to go out and play as I did when I was a kid...
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There’s a fine line between eccentrics and geniuses. If you’re a little ahead of your time, you’re an eccentric, and if you’re too late, you’re a failure, but if you hit it right on the head, you’re a genius.
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Repentance is a grace of God’s Spirit whereby a sinner is inwardly humbled and visibly reformed.
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Don’t make friends who are comfortable to be with. Make friends who will force you to lever yourself up.
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Would you like me to give you a formula for success? It’s quite simple, really. Double your rate of failure.
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I believe the real difference between success and failure in a corporation can be very often traced to the question of how well the organization brings out the great energies and talents of its people.
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Good design is good business.
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Great design will not sell an inferior product, but it will enable a great product to achieve its maximum potential.
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Always remember that your personality is your big asset. Do not try to emulate another person. Real personality comes from the heart.
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