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Charles Kettering, born on August 29, 1876 and died on November 25, 1958, was an American inventor and engineer renowned for his innovations in the automotive and electrical industries.

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Famous Charles Kettering Quotes

“And there is the point exactly, we are all the time blaming difficulties on to something else. Our real trouble is that we are too soft to solve the problem.”

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Book:Prophet of progress: selections from the speeches of Charles F. Kettering

Source: Prophet of progress: selections from the speeches of Charles F. Kettering

“you must take the problem as it is, and let it be what it wants to be.”

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Book:Prophet of progress: selections from the speeches of Charles F. Kettering

Source: Prophet of progress: selections from the speeches of Charles F. Kettering

“A problem thoroughly understood is always fairly simple. Found your opinions on facts, not prejudices. We know too many things that are not true.”

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“A problem well stated is a problem half-solved.”

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“Problems are the price of progress. Don't bring me anything but trouble. Good news weakens me.”

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“A research problem is not solved by apparatus; it is solved in a man's head.”

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Book:In Memoriam, Charles F. Kettering

Source: In Memoriam, Charles F. Kettering

“Do not bring me your successes; they weaken me. Bring me your problems; they strengthen me.”

Problem Leadership

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“When I was research head of General Motors and wanted a problem solved, I'd place a table outside the meeting room with a sign: "Leave slide rules here." If I didn't do that, I'd find someone reaching for his slide rule. Then he'd be on his feet saying, "Boss, you can't do it."”

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“This problem, too, will look simple after it is solved.”

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“I could do nothing without my problems; they toughen my mind. In fact, I tell my assistants not to bring me their successes for they weaken me, but rather to bring me their problems, for they strengthen me.”

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About the Author

Born: August 29, 1876
Died: November 25, 1958
Known for: Inventor
Quotes: 103

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Prophet of progress: selections from the speeches of Charles F. KetteringRelated source material

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