Knowing that my ancestry had all been quite wealthy and owned their own businesses probably left me with the ambition to replicate what they'd done. John Caudwell ambitionancestrybusiness Change image and share on social
I didn't want my epitaph to read 'Here lies John Caudwell, billionaire.' I knew that wasn't enough. I've had a charitable instinct all my life, but working gave me no time for it. John Caudwell billionairecaudwellcharitable Change image and share on social
I will give away at least half my wealth during my lifetime and after my death. In the meantime, I'll continue to grow my wealth as much as possible so that the amount I bequeath to charities and worthy causes can be as substantial as possible. John Caudwell amountbequeathcharity share on social
The only really important thing, at the end of the day, is your health. If you haven't got that, then all the money in the world isn't going to bring you happiness. John Caudwell bringdayend Change image and share on social
I suppose I have very undesirable traits. I am very critical, which is very undesirable. But it is good from a business point of view. John Caudwell businesscriticalgood Change image and share on social
I decided to leave most of my wealth to my charitable foundation, which is not to be confused with my charity. My charity helps children directly. The charitable foundation will receive most of my legacy when I die. John Caudwell charitablecharitychild share on social
I'm a capitalist. I'm not going to feel sympathetic to people leading a life they don't have to lead who, with effort, could maybe break out of it. John Caudwell breakcapitalisteffort Change image and share on social
Journalists like to say I started off sweeping the pottery floors. But it was just a short-lived part time job doing that after I left school. John Caudwell floorjobjournalist Change image and share on social
I do like a healthy dose of adrenalin, but my character is more rounded. I am not timid; I like excitement. John Caudwell adrenalincharacterdose Change image and share on social
I always switch off from the business when I go across the threshold. Home is home, and I try to keep it that way. John Caudwell businesshomeswitch Change image and share on social
