Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Victor Kiam

Quote by Victor Kiam

Author

Victor Kiam
Victor Kiam

Victor Kiam was a renowned American entrepreneur born on December 7, 1926, in Portugal. He is best known for his investment and leadership in Shaklee Corporation, a global health and nutrition products company. Kiam's success in the business world, coupled with his iconic role in television commercials, made him a public figure. more

You May Also Like

“We've got to control our own energy. Now, not only oil and natural gas, which we've been investing in; but also, we've got to make sure we're building the energy source of the future, not just thinking about next year, but ten years from now, 20 years from now. That's why we've invested in solar and wind and biofuels, energy efficient cars.”

“I was raised by a single mom who had to put herself through school while looking after two kids. And she worked hard every day and made a lot of sacrifices to make sure we got everything we needed. My grandmother, she started off as a secretary in a bank. She never got a college education, even though she was smart as a whip. And she worked her way up to become a vice president of a local bank, but she hit the glass ceiling. She trained people who would end up becoming her bosses during the course of her career.”