Tom Monaghan Quotations

I thought (Collier County) would be the easiest place in the country to get students and faculty to come.

I think (the town) is going to bring a lot of people from all over the country to Southwest Florida. This town is going to be conducive to families.

I think there are churches that are bigger when it comes to seats. But this is definitely taller.

This is the most important thing I can do with what God gave me, and I've got a lot of making up to do. God gave me a lot and showed me it is not impossible to use it to help people get to heaven.

It's a big step. It's been a long journey, and it's very exciting.

It's not just the building itself (that is unique); it's what takes place inside of it. There will be a Mass morning until night, all day long.

I prefer not to have those things, but I am not going to break the law.

The great cathedrals of Europe took years to complete, and this one may take years to complete as well. I believe more people will attend Mass at this (chapel) than at any other church in the country.

I owe all my success to stupidity.

I believe everyone on earth has a certain goal/dream in life. I also believe anyone can achieve this if they set their minds to it.

In regard to dogs, my most memorable thoughts concern my daughter's dog and her fondness for them. In fact, one day while working at the office, she hosted a birthday party for one of her Newfoundlands and the party was attended by dogs of other coworkers. It was a hectic few hours, but I believe the guests enjoyed themselves.

Being in the Marine Corps was the best thing that ever happened to me. It can do a lot for a young guy. I owe a lot to the Marine Corps. If I had a son, I'd want him to be a Marine.

You always get negative reactions. If you worry about that, you would never do anything.

A Marine is never intimidated.

No matter what an individual decides to become, hard work and determination is very important in today's competitive world. You may also encounter hardships along the way, but you must not get discouraged and you push on in order to fulfill your goals.

I sometimes compare my brainstorming on paper to the drilling of oil wells. The only way to strike oil is to drill a lot of wells.