"Walton loved listening to individual employees. He particularly liked talking to the truck drivers—they saw more stores per week than anyone else, and they tended to say what they really thought."

"I have always believed strongly that we don't need unions at Wal-Mart."

"I have a little yellow Dodge convertible I drive in parades. I bought it for $1,900 from some guy who advertised in the paper."

"I think it's important to have fun in what you do."

"I learn from everyone I meet even if it's learning what not to do."