Jon M. Huntsman Sr. > Quotes

“A crisis creates the opportunity to dip deep into the reservoirs of our very being, to rise to levels of confidence, strength, and resolve that otherwise we didn't think we possessed.”
― Jon M. Huntsman Sr., Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

“Wealth isn't always measured in dollar signs. We each have time, talent and creativity, all of which can be powerful forces for positive change. Share your blessings in whatever form they come and to whatever level you have been blessed.”
― Jon M. Huntsman, Winners Never Cheat: Everyday Values We Learned As Children but May Have Forgotten

“Life is not a game of Solitaire; people depend on one another. When one does well, others are lifted. When one stumbles, others also are impacted. There are no one-man teams—either by definition or natural law. Success is a cooperative effort; it’s dependent upon those who stand beside you.”
― Jon Huntsman, Essential Lessons on Leadership

“Engaging in activities devoid of difficulty, lounging in risk-free zones, is life without great meaning.”
― Jon M. Huntsman Sr., Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

“Life to me is the greatest of all games. The danger
lies in treating it as a trivial game, a game
to be taken lightly, and a game in which the
rules don’t matter much. The rules matter a
great deal. The game has to be played fairly or
it is no game at all. And even to win the game
is not the chief end. The chief end is to win it
honorably and splendidly.”
― Jon M. Huntsman

“Most of us care about one another. Human beings have considerably more in common with one another than they do differences. One’s religion, political persuasion, family, financial and social status, or vocation does not hamper the common thread of personal decency running through most of humankind.”
― Jon Huntsman, Essential Lessons on Leadership

“Gray is not a substitute for black and white. You don’t bump into people without saying you’re sorry. When you shake hands, it’s supposed to mean something. If someone is in trouble, you reach out.”
― Jon Huntsman, Essential Lessons on Leadership

“There are times when it is prudent to turn the other cheek, especially when it comes to spouses, family members, and friends. Courtesy and love are contagious and are far more effective over the long-haul than trying to ruin the reputation and well-being of another. (Chapter 7)”
― Jon M. Huntsman Sr., Winners Never Cheat: Everyday Values We Learned As Children but May Have Forgotten

“There is a fun fact that suggests America has 40 lawyers for every engineer, whereas China, emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic nations, has 40 engineers for every lawyer. I am not sure exactly what that says, but it can’t be a plus for the United States. It may only be coincidence that the explosion in ethical and legal lapses in the business world parallels proportionately the increase in lawyers.”
― Jon M. Huntsman Sr., Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

“Wealth isn't always measured in dollar signs. We each have time, talent and creativity, all of which can be powerful forces for positive change”
― Jon M. Huntsman, Winners Never Cheat: Everyday Values We Learned As Children but May Have Forgotten

“There is no book written, no guideline yet crafted, and no class lecture devised that explains how to activate courage. Courage comes from deep within one’s being. Courage is not the understanding of what is right or wrong. Rather, it is the strength to choose the right course.”
― Jon M. Huntsman Sr., Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

“Once dishonesty is introduced, distrust becomes the hallmark of future dealings or associations.”
― Jon M. Huntsman Sr., Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

“Why is it that some bright students choose to cheat? Why do some otherwise upstanding citizens chisel on their income tax returns? Why do some physically-fit, talented athletes inject themselves with performance-enhancing drugs? How can some folks who profess to be religious look you in the eye and tell you a lie? How is it that some law-abiding people cheat on their spouses? Why do some super-wealthy corporate executives line their already bulging wallets through fraudulent methods? And, while we are figuring out life’s mysteries, why is it that some of the richest people seem to have the hardest time parting with money for those in need?”
― Jon M. Huntsman Sr., Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

“All that is required to be a philanthropist is a passion for making a difference.”
― Jon M. Huntsman Sr., Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

“It wasn’t the rules or the potential punishment that kept people honest. It was being reminded of core values embedded from our earliest days: Don’t steal. Don’t cheat. Don’t lie. We are in dire need of constant reminders, whether from others or from ourselves, of the universal axiom: Honesty is the best policy. AN HONEST MAN SPEAKS THE TRUTH, THOUGH IT MAY GIVE OFFENSE; A VAIN MAN, IN ORDER THAT IT MAY. —WILLIAM HAZLITT KNOWING OTHERS IS WISDOM. KNOWING YOURSELF IS ENLIGHTENMENT. —LAO-TZU”
― Jon M. Huntsman Sr., Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

“The confusion, frustration, stress, and fears that come with financial dilemmas can make even the most ethical of individuals vulnerable to bad choices.”
― Jon M. Huntsman Sr., Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

“Nobody is completely self-made;
return the favors and good fortune.”
― Jon M. Huntsman Sr., Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

“I define those who have gained fame and fortune not so much by their achievements as by how they got there—the enormous odds they overcame, the dignity and courage they displayed in the process, the way they treated people ethically and fairly along the way.”
― Jon M. Huntsman Sr., Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

“There are no exact duplicates in nature. Each human is unique. When we seek to be like the next person, we lose autonomy. Failure often is the result of following the crowd. If the character of the person we are following lacks strength, honesty, and courage, that person’s weaknesses can become ours. Conversely, following someone who exhibits those attributes reinforces one’s own resolve and character.”
― Jon M. Huntsman Sr., Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

“FIND OUT HOW MUCH GOD HAS GIVEN
YOU AND FROM IT TAKE WHAT YOU NEED;
THE REMAINDER IS NEEDED BY OTHERS.”
― Jon M. Huntsman Sr., Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

“When we were young, we unconsciously chose friends with similar values. We didn’t like dealing with individuals, for example, who were not truthful. They concerned us. Lying seemed so silly, so unnecessary. Nobody likes dishonesty. I remember associating with people who often were not the most popular in the school, but they were respected. And one of the reasons they were respected was because they had integrity.”
― Jon M. Huntsman Sr., Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

“The recipe for happiness is to have just enough money to pay the monthly bills you acquire, a little surplus to give you confidence, a little too much work each day, enthusiasm for your work, a substantial share of good health, a couple of real friends, and a wife and children to share life’s beauty with you.”
― Jon M. Huntsman Sr., Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

“Preach the Gospel, and if you must, use words,” comes to mind.”
― Jon M. Huntsman Sr., Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

“Lawyers have us trained to believe nothing is airtight, any agreement can be broken, and that life is one big loophole. A handshake ends up as meaningless as an Enron audit. Heaven forbid the law be the law. Today, the law is whatever the client wants it to be. Today, we can sue anybody over anything. We can ruin a reputation with a simple allegation, trumpeting the canard worldwide on the Internet in seconds.”
― Jon M. Huntsman Sr., Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

“Winning isn’t always measured in money. There will be times when one will lose money—sometimes a lot of it—but winning is much more than ledgers. In assessing our worth, look first to the bedrock of our lives: values, health, family, and friends. Dying is no fun, even if you leave behind a pot of gold. Family and friends are the lifeblood and legacy of our lives.”
― Jon M. Huntsman Sr., Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

“Humans seldom have created anything of lasting value unless they were tired or hurting.”
― Jon M. Huntsman Sr.

“TRAVEL IS FATAL TO PREJUDICE, BIGOTRY AND NARROW-MINDEDNESS… BROAD, WHOLESOME, CHARITABLE VIEWS OF MEN AND THINGS CANNOT BE ACQUIRED BY VEGETATING IN ONE LITTLE CORNER OF THE EARTH ALL ONE’S LIFE. —MARK TWAIN”
― Jon M. Huntsman Sr., Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

“Life is not a game of Solitaire; people depend on one another. When one does well, others are lifted. When one stumbles, others also are impacted.”
― Jon M. Huntsman Sr., Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

“Life to me is the greatest of all games. The danger lies in treating it as a trivial game, a game to be taken lightly, and a game in which the rules don’t matter much. The rules matter a great deal. The game has to be played fairly or it is no game at all. And even to win the game is not the chief end. The chief end is to win it honorably and splendidly.”
― Jon M. Huntsman Sr., Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times

“NONE OF US IS AS SMART AS ALL OF US.”
― Jon M. Huntsman Sr., Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times