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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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Famous Lee Iacocca Quotes

“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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“When future historians look back on our way of curing inflation...they'll probably compare it to bloodletting in the Middle Ages.”

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“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.”

“The thing that lies at the foundation of positive change, the way I see it, is service to a fellow human being.”

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“I hire people brighter than me and then I get out of their way.”

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“We at Chrysler borrow money the old-fashioned way. We pay it back.”

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Book:Iacocca: An Autobiography

Source: Iacocca: An Autobiography

About the Author

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

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Iacocca: An AutobiographyRelated source material

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