The Wiley Book of Business Quotations

By Henry Ehrlich

Book Overview

"Instructive, well-organized . . . . The Wiley Book of Business Quotations is a worthy addition to your business bookshelf"-USA Today "This [is] a great book for speechwriters as well as writers . . . appealing to anyone interested in business-or, for that matter, life-as it is practiced today."-Houston Chronicle This groundbreaking book contains the most provocative, illuminating, and humorous comments about business today. ON COMPETITION . . . "I don't like my competitors. I don't eat with them, don't do anything with them except try to waste them."-Hugh McColl Jr., CEO of NationsBank ON MANAGEMENT . . . "One's objective should be to get it right, get it out, and get it over. You see, your problem won't improve with age."-Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway ON LANGUAGE . . . "George Orwell once blamed the demise of the English language on politics. It's quite possible he never read a prospectus."-Arthur Levitt Jr., Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission With more than 5,000 quotations drawn largely from the press and from speeches, this comprehensive reference brings you the unique perspectives of today's business leaders. Inside, you'll find the words of such titans as Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Percy Barnevik, George Soros, Jurgen Schrempp, Michael Eisner, and Jack Welch, as well as hundreds of others who have helped shape the business world over the past two decades. Thoroughly indexed by names and companies, this book is an indispensable resource for business people, writers, politicians, public speakers, and anyone who wants to make sense of today's business world.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471182079
• ISBN13: 9780471182078
• Release Date: October 1998
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 430 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.8" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

A unique and indispensable resource for business

This is a unique and indispensable resource for businessmen, writers, politicians, contemporary history buffs, and anyone who wants to make sense of today's business world. It shows that the dialogue of business can be brilliant when you know where to find it. The right quotation can provide instant perspective for business thinking.With more than 5,000 quotations drawn largely from the Press and from the speeches of business leaders, this comprehensive reference brings you today's voice of business. The quotes are organised into hundreds of crucial topics such as Asian financial markets, corporate culture, entrepreneurship, and workplace diversity, that have become highly visible aspects of the business scene in an era of breathtaking change. The selections are by turns inspiring, provocative, incisive, and informative-and always entertaining. In addition to concentrating on contemporary sources and subjects, this heavy tome provides historical and topical context and relevant information about speakers and the organisations they represent.Henry Ehrlich is a professional speechwriter whose clients include some of the world's foremost financial, manufacturing, and entertainment companies.Reviewed by Azlan Adnan. Formerly Business Development Manager with KPMG, Azlan is currently Managing Partner of Azlan & Koh Knowledge and Professional Management Group, an education and management consulting practice based in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysian Borneo. He holds a Master's degree in International Business and Management.

Business comes alive

This is the only book of business quotations I've ever encountered that lays out what really happens in business life. It's like listening to the proverbial guy at the water cooler, he lowers his voice--you lean closer, knowing you're getting the necessary tidbits to survive the job. You know you're hearing the truth. What's surprising in this book, is that the water cooler guy is often the CEO speaking. Who knew these big guns talked so bluntly? Gone it seems are veils of public relations and smooth, life-as-it-should-be speak. It's a terrific read of business in the late 20th century.

Excellent business quotations carefully documented.

The Wiley Book of Business Quotations by Henry Ehrlich is a wide-ranging collection of quotations by contemporary business men and women on a great variety of subjects, including international business. The book reflects a great deal of scholarship that is not found in most of today's quotation books, including meticulous documentation. I own 1,500 quotation books and this has been a valuable addition to my collection.Charles Francis "IdeaBank" Chappaqua, New York