The world of business may constantly evolve, but true principles never change. If you’re aiming to pull ahead in 2013, here are a few quips from big-time CEOs about how to become—and stay—successful.

1. 11 Timeless Quotes By
Famous CEOs
The world of business may constantly evolve, but true
principles never change. If you’re aiming to pull ahead
in 2013, here are a few quips from big-time CEOs about
how to become—and stay—successful (via Forbes).

2. “As long as you’re
going to be
thinking anyway,
think big.”
— Donald Trump

3. “Business
opportunities are
like buses, there’s
always another
one coming.”
— Richard
Branson

4. “Success is a lousy teacher.
It seduces smart people into
thinking they can’t lose.”
— Bill Gates

5. “Remembering you
are going to die is
the best way I
know to avoid the
trap of thinking you
have something to
lose.”
— Steve Jobs

6. “The critical
ingredient is
getting off your
butt and doing
something.”
— Nolan Bushnell

7. “If you want to be inventive —
you have to be willing to fail.”
— Jeff Bezos

8. “In the modern
world of
business, it is
useless to be a
creative, original
thinker unless you
can also sell what
you create.”
— David Ogilvy

9. “Capitalism will
save us.”
— Steve Forbes

10. “It’s not about how to get
started; it’s about how to get
noticed.”
— Steve Case

11. “You may not
realize it when it
happens, but a
kick in the teeth
may be the best
thing in the world
for you.”
— Walt Disney

12. “If you don’t
have a
competitive
advantage —
don’t compete.”
— Jack Welch