Top 31 Quotes by S. Truett Cathy

Putting people before profits is how we've tried to operate from the beginning.

Nearly every moment of every day, we have the opportunity to give something to someone else - our time, our love, our resources.

If you have debt, you have to worry about it. I would challenge each of you to try to be debt-free.

I was not so committed to financial success that I was willing to abandon my principles and priorities. One of the most visible examples of this is our decision to close on Sunday.

I'm planning to be here forever, but I know at some point I'll probably have to give it up. If you live to 100, there's a very good chance you'll live forever. Because very few people die after 100.

I have always encouraged my restaurant operators and team members to give back to the local community.

I see no conflict whatsoever between Christianity and good business practices. People say you can't mix business with religion. I say there's no other way.

You don't have to be a Christian to work at Chick-fil-A, but we ask you to base your business on biblical principles because they work.

I struggled to get through high school. I didn't get to go to college. But it made me realize you can do anything if you want to bad enough.

Chick-fil-A is what it is today because of its people, purpose and product.