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Lee Iacocca was a prominent American businessman recognized for his significant contributions to the automotive industry. Born on October 15, 1924, he is best known for his leadership at Chrysler Corporation in the 1970s and 1980s, where he implemented innovative strategies that led to the company's recovery from financial distress.

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“That's the American way. If little kids don't aspire to make money like I did, what the hell good is this country?”

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“Every little kid wants to grow up to be a cowboy, and I did.”

Want Littles Kids Grows Growing Up Cowboy Little Kid

Book:I Gotta Tell You: Speeches of Lee Iacocca

Source: I Gotta Tell You: Speeches of Lee Iacocca

“A little righteous anger really brings out the best in the American personality. Our nation was born when 56 patriots got mad enough to sign the Declaration of Independence. We put a man on the moon because Sputnik made us mad at being number two in space. Getting mad in a constructive way is good for the soul- and the country.”

“Any supervisor worth his salt would rather deal with people who attempt too much than with those who try too little.”

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Book:Iacocca: An Autobiography

Source: Iacocca: An Autobiography

“There are times when even the best manager is like the little boy with the big dog, waiting to see where the dog wants to go so he can take him there.”

Want Littles Bigs Reality Waiting Boys Dog Managers Little Boys Cute Dog Cute Puppy Best Manager

Book:Iacocca: An Autobiography

Source: Iacocca: An Autobiography

“There's a billboard in a little farm town in the Midwest that says: IF YOU COMPLAIN ABOUT FARMERS, DON'T TALK WITH YOUR MOUTH FULL.”

Ifs Littles Mouths Towns Complaining Farms Farmers Midwest Billboards

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“As you go through life, there are thousands of little forks in the road, and there are a few really big forks-those moments of reckoning, moments of truth.”

Littles Moments Bigs Fate Forks Reckoning Moment Of Truth Fork In The Road

Book:Iacocca: An Autobiography

Source: Iacocca: An Autobiography

About the Author

Born: October 15, 1924
Known for: Businessman
Quotes: 130

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