Richard Branson

"One thing is certain in business. You and everyone around you will make mistakes."

"My philosophy is that if I have any money I invest it in new ventures and not have it sitting around."

"I think other companies need to stand on their own two feet, and the weak ones need to go to the wall."

"I became an entrepreneur by mistake. Ever since then Ive gone into business, not to make money, but because I think I can do it better than its been done elsewhere. And, quite often, just out of personal frustration about the way its been done by other people."

"I was born under a lucky star, and I have nothing whatsoever to regret. I wouldn’t change a thing about my life."

"Making money never was my incentive. I just want to fight big companies."

"To be associated with industry no longer carries the stigma of profiteering, exploitation and of being uncaring as it did when I was at school."

"Were here to make space more accessible to all. We want to turn the next generation of dreamers into the astronauts of today and tomorrow. Weve all us on this stage have had the most extraordinary experience, and wed love it if a number of you can have it, too. … If you ever had a dream, now is the time to make it come true — and Id like to end by saying welcome to the dawn of a new space age."

"A good PR story is infinitely more effective than a front page ad."

"The talents of young people must not be stifled. Education is not just about getting the right grades in exams but it should encourage all students to develop their optimum capacity, whatever that may be. Schools and colleges should prepare young people for life."

"On one of my last days at school, aged 15, my headmaster predicted that I would either end up in prison or become a millionaire ... So for anyone anxious about their A-level results today, I hope this brings you some encouragement!"

"My general attitude to life is to enjoy every minute of every day. I never do anything with a feeling of, “Oh God, Ive got to do this today.”"