Famous Quotes by Konosuke Matsushita

1. We keep first-rate talents to do business and let second-rate talents develop in politics.

2. Wisdom, time and sincerity are all another kind of investment for enterprises. People who don’t understand this principle are not real company practitioners.

3. If you insist on going to the second floor, you will think of moving the escalator; if you just want to give it a try, you will think of nothing.

4. When producing popular products, not only should they be of better quality, but the price should also be at least 30% cheaper.

5. Sincerity and perseverance that never despair will change the established facts and dissolve people's firm will.

6. Regardless of other people’s ridicule, as long as you persist silently to the end, you will get the envy of others.

7. In extraordinary times, you must have extraordinary thoughts and actions, and do not be disturbed by external values.

8. Complying with the trend of society and the relationship between things is the way for enterprises to develop.

9. Only with the correct business philosophy can we make full use of talent, technology, capital, sales and other aspects of the system.

10. Taking human nature as the starting point, the business philosophy and management methods established therefore must be correct and powerful.

11. In addition to having knowledge and moral character, operators must also devote themselves wholeheartedly and reflect at any time in order to understand the key points of management and bear beautiful fruits.

12. Obtaining reasonable profits is not only the purpose of business operations, but also the cornerstone of social prosperity.

13. You should not make money through clever bargaining.