Richard Branson
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9 quotes we’ve traced to Richard Branson
“If you let money pile up, it starts to stink. But if you spread it around then it can do a lot of good”
Verified“My general attitude to life is to enjoy every minute of every day”
Verified“A good PR story is infinitely more effective than a front page ad”
Attributed“I became an entrepreneur by mistake. Ever since then I've gone into business, not to make money, but because I think I can do it better than it's been done elsewhere”
Attributed“I believe in a benevolent dictatorship - as long as I am the benevolent dictator”
Attributed“I never get the accountants in before I start up a business. It's done on gut feeling, especially if I can see that they are taking the mickey out of the consumer”
Attributed“If you want to be a Millionaire, start with a billion dollars and launch a new airline”
Attributed“What's the quickest way to become a millionaire? Borrow fivers off everyone you meet”
Disputed“With the casino and the beds, our passengers will have at least two ways to get lucky on one of our flights”
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