Dave Thomas was an American businessman who founded the fast food chain Wendy’s. He was born on this day, July 2 in the year 1932 and passed away in 2002. Here are some of his words to inspire us today.

“Hard work is good for the soul, and it keeps you from feeling sorry for yourself because you don’t have time.”

“I think the harder you work; the more luck you have.”

“If you want it bad enough and try hard enough, you can get it. You can make your dreams come true.”

“What’s the secret to success? It’s no secret. You need a winning attitude, honesty and integrity, and a burning desire to succeed.”

“Don’t be afraid to be unique or speak your mind, because that’s what makes you different from everyone else.”

“Get all the education you can. Who knows what more I could have achieved if I’d stayed in school and went to college? The possibilities are endless when you have an education.”

“If there are things you don’t like in the world you grew up in, make your own life different.”

“You earn reputation by the things you do everyday.”

“Opportunities don’t knock at all. They don’t have to, they’re already all around us. It’s up to us to see where they are and take advantage of them.”

“The more you give to others, the more you get in return.”

“Share your success and help others succeed. Give everyone a chance to have a piece of the pie. If the pie’s not big enough, make a bigger pie.”

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