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Henry Ford II

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[Wikipedia] Henry Ford II, commonly known as "Hank the Deuce," was an American businessman in the automotive industry. He was the oldest son of Edsel Ford I and oldest grandson of Henry Ford I. He served as president of the Ford Motor Company from 1945 to 1960, chief executive officer (CEO) from 1947 to 1979, a

Quotes by Henry Ford II

We can't take a slipshod and easygoing attitude toward education in this country. And by "we" I don't mean "somebody else," but…

Attitude

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In seeking to serve social needs because it makes good business sense to do so, a corporation is doing what it knows…

Business

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Nobody can really guarantee the future. The best we can do is size up the chances, calculate the risks involved, estimate our…

Ability

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The first qualification for success in my view is a strong work ethic.

Ethics

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No society of nations, no people within a nation, no family can benefit through mutual aid unless good will exceeds ill will;…

Aids

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A generation ago there were a thousand men to every opportunity, while today there are a thousand opportunities to every man.

Every man

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We have a tremendous investment in facilities for (internal combustion engines, transmissions, and axles) and I can't see throwing them away just…

Age

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Obsolescence is the very hallmark of progress.

Growth

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Profits are the ultimate measure of how efficiently we provide customers with the best products for their needs. Profits are required to…

Customers

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