Sam Walton

I used to fly my own plane, a little old Cessna 210, and I'd just buzz around and look at everything.

I like to tell a story about one of our early managers who wanted to buy a new car. I told him, 'You're not going to get a raise until you drive that car for five years.'

I've always been a kind of a maverick, I guess.

I was never very good at anything but business.

I'm a firm believer that if you just keep plugging away, you're going to get there.

I've learned to delegate, but I still like to be involved in the details.

I've never been one to sit around and wait for things to happen.

I like to keep things simple. And I like to keep them cheap.

I've always been a hands-on kind of guy.

I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't go to work every day.

I've always believed in treating people the way you want to be treated.

I'm not a big fan of bureaucracy.

I've always tried to be a good listener.

I think it's important to have fun in what you do.

I've always been a competitive person.

I'm a big believer in setting goals.

I've always been an optimist.

I think it's important to be humble.

I've always tried to be fair.

I'm not afraid to take risks.