“I grew up in a socialist country. And I have seen what that does to pe...” — Thomas Peterffy Quote

“I grew up in a socialist country. And I have seen what that does to people. There is no hope, no freedom. No pride in achievement.”

“Discipline is important for everything in life.”

“Self-discipline is what separates the winners and the losers.”

“Going back about 10 years ago, the only thing a black kid could do to get out of the ghetto was being a sports star. Now we can add music to that, which is a good achievement in itself.”

“Not in achievement, but in endurance, of the human soul, does it show its divine grandeur and its alliance with the infinite.”

“The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is the major achievement of President Obama's first term.”