Most people would assume my business success, and the wealth that comes with it, have brought me happiness. But I know I am successful, wealthy, and connected because I am happy. Richard Branson assumebringbusiness Change image and share on social
Right now I'm just delighted to be alive and to have had a nice long bath. Richard Branson alivebathdelight Change image and share on social
I love Notting Hill and Westbourne Grove - there is so much life and vitality around Portobello and Ladbroke Grove. It has come up a lot since I started Virgin more than 40 years ago, but there is so much character. Richard Branson agocharactergrove share on social
There's no point in starting a business unless you're going to make a dramatic difference to other people's lives. So if you've got an idea that's gonna make a big difference to other people's lives, then just get on and do it. Richard Branson bigbusinessdifference share on social
I'm a lad of the '60s. I started a magazine to try and end the Vietnam war, but it was a number of years before I had the profile, the financial resources and the time to do more. Richard Branson 60sendfinancial Change image and share on social
More businesses should be following Apple's stance in encouraging more investment in sustainability. Richard Branson applebusinessencourage Change image and share on social
Ridiculous yachts and private planes and big limousines won't make people enjoy life more, and it sends out terrible messages to the people who work for them. It would be so much better if that money was spent in Africa - and it's about getting a balance. Richard Branson africabalancebig share on social
The jet stream is a very strong force and pushing a balloon into it is like pushing up against a brick wall, but once we got into it, we found that, remarkably, the balloon went whatever speed the wind went. Richard Branson balloonbrickfind share on social
A complaint is a chance to turn a customer into a lifelong friend. I say that seriously, not as some press release baloney. Richard Branson baloneychancecomplaint Change image and share on social
When exploring London, you will come across lots of excitement by chance, so try to take everything in rather than just rushing around to all of the major tourist haunts. Richard Branson chanceexcitementexplore Change image and share on social
