Bill Hewlett and I were brought up in the Depression. We weren't interested in the idea of making any money. Our idea was if you couldn't find a job, you'd make one for yourself. — David Packard Copy Share Image
A company has a greater responsibility than making money for its stockholders. We have a responsibility to our employees to recognize their dignity as… — David Packard Copy Share Image
I have observed that money left without special guidance is sometimes used well and sometimes not. — David Packard Copy Share Image
The greatest success goes to the person who is not afraid to fail in front of even the largest audience. — David Packard Copy Share Image
“A group of people get together and exist as an institution we call a company so they are able to accomplish something collectively that… — David Packard Copy Share Image
Bill Hewlett and I were brought up in the Depression. We weren't interested in the idea of making any money. Our idea was if… — David Packard Copy Share Image
People, materials, facilities, money, and time are the resources available to us for conducting our business. By applying our skills, we turn these resources… — David Packard Copy Share Image
Take risks. Ask big questions. Don't be afraid to make mistakes; if you don't make mistakes, you're not reaching far enough. — David Packard Copy Share Image
Avoid openly trying to reform people. Every man knows he is imperfect, but he doesn't want someone else trying to correct his faults. If… — David Packard Copy Share Image
I think that we must find some way to get more common sense, more rationality, in our decisions and less emotion. — David Packard Copy Share Image
You appear to have a good project... we wish you well in this endeavor. — David Packard Copy Share Image
