Juran Quotes

#1. A thirst for the infinite is indelibly present in human beings. Man was created to have a relationship with God; we need him.

Pope Benedict XVI

#2. It is most important that top management be quality-minded. In the absence of sincere manifestation of interest at the top, little will happen below.

Joseph M. Juran

#3. What I want to do has no end, since I am on the endless frontier of a branch of knowledge.

Joseph M. Juran

#4. Every successful quality revolution has included the participation of upper management. We know of no exceptions.

Joseph M. Juran

#5. Play is the establishment and exploration of relationship.

Gregory Bateson

#6. No matter your age, stage of life, or circumstances, don't forget to dare to dream with God. You don't have to figure anything out. Just keep saying yes to Him, in big ways and small, and watch what He does.

Lysa TerKeurst

#7. Pareto's Principle: you generally spend 80% of your time on 20% of the project.

Joseph M. Juran

#8. Reputations rise and fall almost as regularly as the tides.

Peter Benchley

#9. For many phenomena, 80% of consequences stem from 20% of the causes.

Joseph M. Juran

#10. Without a standard there is no logical basis for making a decision or taking action.

Joseph M. Juran

#11. Quality planning consists of developing the products and processes required to meet customer's needs

Joseph M. Juran

#12. And the three of us are left out here in the emptiness of what used to be a home. This is the end of the things we used to consider good.

Sarah Negovetich

#13. Manage by exception.Only require reporting when there is a deviation from the plan.

Brian Tracy

#14. I love a black wedding dress.

Vera Wang

#15. All improvement happens project by project and in no other way.

Joseph M. Juran

#16. Observing many companies in action, I am unable to point to a single instance in which stunning results were gotten without the active and personal leadership of the upper managers.

Joseph M. Juran

#17. Goal setting has traditionally been based on past performance. This practice has tended to perpetuate the sins of the past.

Joseph M. Juran