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

— Richard Branson

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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.

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

If you want to be a Millionaire, start with a billion dollars and launch a new airline.

If you can run one business well, you can run any business well.

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

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