S. Truett Cathy > Quotes

“Food is Essential to life, therefore make it good.”
― S. Truett Cathy

“Opportunity presents itself sometimes in unusual situations. What you think is the worst thing turns out to be a good thing. Difficult circumstances challenge people to do things they didn’t know they could do, and in those times when the outlook appears the worst, we find new reasons for optimism.”
― S. Truett Cathy, Wealth: Is It Worth It?

“Sometimes, but not often, I am thoroughly convinced that the decision I have made is the right one, even though it differs from the others, and I will exercise my authority to approve or reject a decision against their wishes. In most cases, though, if we can’t agree on something, a better idea is to table the decision rather than to exercise the power.”
― S. Truett Cathy, How Did You Do It, Truett?: A Recipe for Success

“We must motivate ourselves to do our very best, and by our example lead others to do their best as well.”
― S. Truett Cathy

“If you wish to enrich days, plant flowers; If you wish to enrich years, plant trees; If you wish to enrich Eternity, plant ideals in the lives of others.”
― S. Truett Cathy

“If we get better, our customers will demand we get bigger.”
― S. Truett Cathy

“Nearly every moment of every day we have the opportunity to give something to someone else - our time, our love, our resources. I have always found more joy in giving when I did not expect anything in return.”
― S. Truett Cathy

“If you really aren’t interested in serving others, you don’t need to be in the restaurant business in the first place.”
― S. Truett Cathy, How Did You Do It, Truett?: A Recipe for Success