Quotes

What industry has taught us in terms of relations with people is that they don’t work just to make money; if you want to motivate them, money is not the best means. To motivate people, you have to make them feel part of a family and treat them with the respect due to members of a family.

Akio Morita

If a Japanese client is called to the office of a new company and finds luxurious surroundings, spacious private offices etc. he asks himself if this company is serious, since it spent so much money on its own appearance and not enough on the products it manufactures.

Akio Morita

I’ve always dreamed of owning a Hollywood film studio.

Akio Morita

If Philips can do it, maybe we can too.

Akio Morita

Physical activity is part of my lifestyle. All managers should know to what extent physical exercise, practiced hard, is good not only for the heart, but also for the mind; it gives you a calm sense of confidence in yourself. And having self-confidence is very important.

Akio Morita

Exercise, practiced hard, is good not only for the heart, but also for the mind…

Akio Morita

Heart, Together, Desire
Don't be afraid to make a mistake. But make sure you don't make the same mistake twice.

Akio Morita

The public does not know what is possible. We do.

Akio Morita