Proverbs 8:12-21
New International Version
I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;
I possess knowledge and discretion.

To fear the LORD is to hate evil;
I hate pride and arrogance,
evil behavior and perverse speech.

Conusel and sound judgement are mine;
I have understanding and power.

By me kings reign
and rulers make laws that are just;

by me princes govern,
and all nobles who rule on earth.

I love those who love me,
and those who seek me find me.

With me are riches and honor,
enduring wealth and prosperity.

My fruit is better than fine gold;
what I yield surpasses choice silver.

I walk in the way of righteousness,
along the paths of justice,

bestowing wealth on those who love me
and making their treasuries full.

Thomas J. Watson
A Business and Its Beliefs: The Ideas That Helped Build IBM, (pp 4-5), McGraw-Hill, 2003,
I believe the real difference between success and failure in a corporation can very often be traced to the question of how well the organization brings out the great energies and talents of its people. What does it do to help these people find common cause with each other? How does it keep them pointed in the right direction despite the many rivalries and differences which may exist among them? And how can it sustain this common cause and sense of direction through the many changes which take place from one generation to another? … Consider any great organization - one that has lasted over the years - and I think you will find that it owes its resiliency, not to its form of organization or administrative skills, but to the power of what we call beliefs and the appeal these beliefs have for its people. … I firmly believe that any organization, in order to survive and achieve success, must have a sound set of beliefs on which it premises all its policies and actions. Next, I believe that the most important single factor in corporate success is faithful adherence to those beliefs.