Ross Perot Quotes

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Ross Perot is an American businessman and politician. Born on June 27, 1930, he is renowned for his successful entrepreneurial ventures in the computer and software industries. Perot ran for the presidency of the United States as an independent candidate twice, leaving a lasting impact on American politics and public affairs.

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Famous Ross Perot Quotes

“Generosity is something we learn, from our parents, schools and community.”

School Parent Community Generosity Schools And Community

Author:Ross Perot

“When building a team, I always search first for people who love to win. If I can't find any of those, I look for people who hate to lose.”

People Ifs Firsts Looks I Can Motivational Hate Winning Sports Loses Team Building Building A Team

Author:Ross Perot

“Anything that is excellent or praiseworthy stands moment by moment on the cutting edge and must be constantly fought for. Well placed priorities always sit on the edge.”

Wells Moments Cutting Discipline Edges Priorities Excellent Cutting Edge Praiseworthy

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“Talk is cheap. Words are plentiful. Deeds are precious.”

Inspirational Inspiring Inspire Communication Deeds Plentiful Talk Is Cheap

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“Don't run your life by what's legal or illegal. Run your life based on what's right or wrong.”

Life Running Illegal

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“I came from an environment where if you see a snake, you kill it. At General motors, if you see a snake, the first thing you do is to hire a consultant on snakes.”

Ifs Firsts Business Environment Words Of Wisdom Snakes Motor Consultants General Motors

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“Big is not beautiful. Big is inefficient.”

Bigs Beautiful Efficiency

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“If we really want to know who is responsible for the mess we're in, all we have to do is look in the mirror. You and I own this country, and we are responsible for what happens to it.”

Ifs Knows Want Looks Country Happens Responsibility Responsible Mirrors Mess

Book:Not for Sale At Any Price: How We Can Save America for Our Children

Source: Not for Sale At Any Price: How We Can Save America for Our Children

“Never ask anyone to do what you haven't done before and wouldn't do again. That's a pretty fundamental rule in leadership... treat them like you treat yourself. Things you don't like, they don't like.”

Done Asks Leadership Havens Like You Treats Fundamentals Treat Yourself

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“Life is never more fun than when you're the underdog competing against the giants.”

Inspirational Life Is Fun Giants Competing Underdog Eagerness Fun Life

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“We have to succeed, so we will.”

Success Succeed

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“I honestly believe I'd make one of the worst elected officials in the history of this country.”

Believe Country Politics Worst Honestly Officials Elected Officials

Author:Ross Perot

About the Author

Born: June 27, 1930
Known for: Businessman
Quotes: 62

Books & Sources

United We Stand: How We Can Take Back Our CountryRelated source material

Ethics Reform: Testimony of H. Ross Perot : Hearing Before the Joint Committee on the Organization of Congress, One Hundred Third Congress, First Session ... March 2, 1993Related source material

Not for Sale At Any Price: How We Can Save America for Our ChildrenRelated source material

Ross Perot: My Life & the Principles for SuccessRelated source material

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