We don't expect every operator to be Christian, but we tell them we do expect them to operate on Christian principles. S. Truett Cathy christianexpectoperate Change image and share on social
If a man can't manage his own life, he can't manage a business. S. Truett Cathy businesslifeman Change image and share on social
We should be about more than just selling chicken: we should be a part of our customers' lives and the communities in which we serve. S. Truett Cathy chickencommunitycustomer Change image and share on social
The people are more important than the food. We want a person to be as successful as he can be, and it works the other way around, too. S. Truett Cathy foodimportantpeople Change image and share on social
I've experienced poverty and plenty, and there's a lesson to be learned when you're brought up in poverty. S. Truett Cathy bringexperiencehave Change image and share on social
We live in a changing world, but we need to be reminded that the important things have not changed, and the important things will not change if we keep our priorities in proper order. S. Truett Cathy changeimportantlive Change image and share on social
I'd be resentful if shareholders who don't know the business tried to tell me what to do. S. Truett Cathy businessresentfulshareholder Change image and share on social
I motivate what I see in young people because we employ about forty thousand young people in our various Chick-fil-A units. Some of them come to work because they need to work; others just work because they just like to work. There's nothing wrong with that. S. Truett Cathy chickemployfil share on social
We tell applicants, 'If you don't intend to be here for life, you needn't apply.' S. Truett Cathy applicantapplyintend Change image and share on social
I have people say, 'I'll come to work for you for free,' and I tell my employees they have to compete with that. S. Truett Cathy competeemployeefree Change image and share on social
