12+ Kerry Packer Quotes (Media Mogul, Philanthropist And Entrepreneur.)

Kerry Packer was an Australian media tycoon, businessman and investor. He was the chairman and chief executive of the Australian Consolidated Press and the Nine Network. He was one of Australia's richest and most influential media proprietors and was known for his business acumen and brash personality.

Never complain, never explain personal motto of — Kerry Packer

Life isn't a dress rehearsal — Kerry Packer

If a British guy saw someone at the wheel of a Rolls- Royce, he'd say 'come the revolution and we'll take that away from you, mate', where the American would say 'one day I'll have one of those, when I have worked hard enough'. It's unfortunate we Australians inherited the British mentality. — Kerry Packer

I agree completely with my son James when he says 'Internet is like electricity. The latter lights up everything, while the former lights up knowledge'. — Kerry Packer

He wasn't very lovable but he was bloody efficient. (Packer talking about Genghis Khan) — Kerry Packer

I don't want to be left behind. In fact, I want to be here before the action starts. — Kerry Packer

The good news is there's no devil. The bad news is there's no heaven. There's nothing. — Kerry Packer

If a working class Englishman saw a bloke drive past in a Rolls-Royce, he'd say to himself "Come the social revolution and we'll take that away from you, mate". Whereas if his American counterpart saw a bloke drive past in a Cadillac he'd say "One day I'm going to own one of those". To my way of thinking the first attitude is wrong. The latter is right. — Kerry Packer

You only get one Alan Bond in your lifetime. And I've had mine — Kerry Packer

The fact that I have entered into IT-related business is proof that businesses have to evolve and keep with time. One has to re-invent continuously. — Kerry Packer

There is a lot more young Indian entrepreneurs can do if they are given the money. They have the idea, and I would just like to help them realise it. — Kerry Packer

I pay whatever tax I am required to pay under the law, not a penny more, not a penny less... if anybody in this country doesn't minimize their tax they want their heads read because as a government I can tell you you're not spending it that well that we should be donating extra. — Kerry Packer

Life Lessons by Kerry Packer

1. Kerry Packer taught us that hard work and dedication can pay off, as he built a multi-billion dollar media empire from humble beginnings.
2. He also showed us the importance of taking risks and being bold in order to achieve success.
3. Lastly, he demonstrated that it is possible to turn a business around and make it profitable, even in the face of adversity.