Businessman

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

I lost two brothers in an airplane crash, both of them leaving a wife and kids. When I get to Heaven, that's probably the first question I'd like to ask: 'Why was it necessary?'

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.

Our decision to close on Sunday was our way of honoring God and of directing our attention to things that mattered more than our business.

I had to create some good work habits and attitude.

I've experienced poverty and plenty, and there's a lesson to be learned when you're brought up in poverty.

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.

If it took seven days to make a living with a restaurant, then we needed to be in some other line of work.

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

It's a silent witness to the Lord when people go into shopping malls, and everyone is bustling, and you see that Chick-fil-A is closed.

We tell applicants, 'If you don't intend to be here for life, you needn't apply.'

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.

I had a low image of myself because I was brought up in the deep Depression.

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.

If a man can't manage his own life, he can't manage a business.

I have people say, 'I'll come to work for you for free,' and I tell my employees they have to compete with that.

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

I cook chicken for a living.

Why did the chicken cross the road? To prove to the possum that it could be done.

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.