Thomas J. Watson Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Thomas J. Watson quotes, Thomas J. Watson sayings, and Thomas J. Watson proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

The toughest thing about the power of trust is that it's very difficult to build and very easy to destroy. Thomas J. Watson
To be successful, you have to have your heart in your business, and your business in your heart. Thomas J. Watson
Design must reflect the practical and aesthetic in business but above all... good design must primarily serve people. Thomas J. Watson
If you want to achieve excellence, you can get there today. As of this second, quit doing less-than-excellent work. Thomas J. Watson
The toughest thing about the power of trust is that it's very difficult to build and very easy to destroy. The essence of trust building is to emphasize the similarities between you and the customer. Thomas J. Watson
The great accomplishments of man have resulted from the transmission of ideas of enthusiasm. Thomas J. Watson
The great accomplishments of man have resulted from the transmission of ideas of enthusiasm. Thomas J. Watson
Once an organization loses its spirit of pioneering and rests on its early work, its progress stops. Thomas J. Watson
A manager is an assistant to his men. Thomas J. Watson
Design must reflect the practical and aesthetic in business but above all... good design must primarily serve people. Thomas J. Watson
You can be discouraged by failure, or you can learn from it. So go ahead and make mistakes, make all you can. Because, remember that's where you'll find success - on the far side of failure. Thomas J. Watson
If you want to increase your success rate, double your failure rate. Thomas J. Watson
So go ahead and make mistakes. Make all you can.  Because that's where you will find success. On the far side of failure. Thomas J. Watson
A manager is an assistant to his men. Thomas J. Watson
If you want to achieve excellence, you can get there today. As of this second, quit doing less-than-excellent work. Thomas J. Watson
If you stand up and be counted, from time to time you may get yourself knocked down. But remember this: A man flattened by an opponent can get up again. A man flattened by conformity stays down for good. Thomas J. Watson
If you want to increase your success rate, double your failure rate. Thomas J. Watson
Don’t make friends who are comfortable to be with. Make friends who will force you to lever yourself up. Thomas J. Watson
Don’t make friends who are comfortable to be with. Make friends who will force you to lever yourself up. Thomas J. Watson
Don’t make friends who are comfortable to be with. Make friends who will force you to lever yourself up. Thomas J. Watson
The way to succeed is to double your failure rate. Thomas J. Watson
You can be discouraged by failure or you can learn from it, So go ahead and make mistakes. Make all you can. Because remember that's where you will find success. Thomas J. Watson
You can be discouraged by failure or you can learn from it, So go ahead and make mistakes. Make all you can. Because remember that's where you will find success. Thomas J. Watson
Really big people are, above everything else, courteous, considerate and generous - not just to some people in some circumstances - but to everyone all the time. Thomas J. Watson