Jon M. Huntsman Sr. Quotes

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.

Preach the Gospel, and if you must, use words, comes to mind.

You just work day and night if the cause in your heart is justified. You just go out and drive yourself to get the money. And you have fun doing it. It's a real rush. The people I particularly dislike are those who say 'I'm going to leave it in my will.' What they're really saying is 'If I could live forever, I wouldn't give any of it away.

Engaging in activities devoid of difficulty, lounging in risk-free zones, is life without great meaning.

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.

Humans seldom have created anything of lasting value unless they were tired or hurting.

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.

No man is an island, No man stands alone; Each man's joy is joy to me, Each man's grief is my own. We need one another, So I will defend Each man as my brother, Each man as my friend.

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.

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.

Once dishonesty is introduced, distrust becomes the hallmark of future dealings or associations.

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)