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From Scott Allen, for About.com

Quotations from Famous Entrepreneurs on Entrepreneurship

Monday September 13, 2004
In the process of writing my upcoming book, I've been reading a lot of quotations, as we're using them at the heading of each chapter and sub-chapter. And I have been consistently struck by the amazing power that just a few well-chosen words can have. A great quote can leave a lasting impression on the psyche, or even change your whole perspective on something.

With that in mind, I've assembled some great quotes from famous entrepreneurs on entrepreneurship for your enlightenment and education. Here are a couple of my favorites:

"We were young, but we had good advice and good ideas and lots of enthusiasm."
- Bill Gates

"The cover-your-butt mentality of the workplace will get you only so far. The follow-your-gut mentality of the entrepreneur has the potential to take you anywhere you want to go or run you right out of business--but it's a whole lot more fun, don't you think?"
- Bill Rancic

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