There is so much advice available on the internet about what it takes to be an entrepreneur. Passion, strong work ethic, dedication, and persistence. These are all qualities that a successful entrepreneur must have. But just as important as understanding these qualities, is to hear or read quotes from successful people who clearly posses these qualities. A good quote can help you internalize an idea, compare your actions to those saying the quote, and present the opportunity to reflect upon where you could better improve upon the aforementioned qualities of a successful person. Here are 10 great quotes that will help inspire, motivate, and drive you to succeed as an entrepreneur and as a person overall.

2. “If you just work on stuff that you like and
you’re passionate about, you don’t have to
have a master plan with how things will
play out.” – Mark Zuckerberg, Founder of
Facebook.

3. “The critical ingredient is getting
off your butt and doing
something. It’s as simple as that.
A lot of people have ideas, but
there are few who decide to do
something about them now. Not
tomorrow. Not next week. But
today. The true entrepreneur is a
doer, not a dreamer.” – Nolan
Bushnell, Entrepreneur.

4. “Always deliver more than
expected.” – Larry Page, co-
founder of Google.

5. “I can accept failure. Everyone
fails at something. But i cannot
accept not trying.” – Michael
Jordan, Professional Basketball
Player.

6. “Your most unhappy customers are your
greatest source of learning.” – Bill Gates,
co-founder of Microsoft.

7. “When you cease to dream you cease to
live” – Malcolm Forbes, Chairman and
Editor in Chief of Forbes Magazine.

8. “Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is
tender, it’s holy ground. There’s no greater
investment.” – Stephen Covey, Educator,
Author, Businessman, Speaker.

9. “Entrepreneurship is neither a
science nor an art. It is a practice.” –
Peter Drucker, Management
consultant, Educator, and Author.

10. “The greatest discovery of my generation
is that people can alter their lives by
altering their attitudes.” – William James,
Philosopher and Psychologist.

11. “Watch, listen, and learn.
You can’t know it all
yourself. Anyone who thinks
they do is destined for
mediocrity.” – Donald
Trump, chairman of The
Trump Organization, the
Trump Plaza Associates,
LLC.