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“I'd really love to meet the guy I'm supposed to be. I'd hire him in a second.”

Quote by Lee Iacocca

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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. more

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“Greenmail, in case you're wondering, is when a company pays a raider a premium for his holdings-if he'll go away. What I think it really is is blackmail in a pin-striped suit.”

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“The great issues facing us today are not Republican issues or Democratic issues. The political parties can debate the means, but both parties must embrace the end objective, which is to make America great again.”

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“You can't have a country or a city or a state that's worth a damn unluss you govern within yourself in your day-to-day life.”

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“Formal learning can teach you a great deal, but many of the essential skills in life are the ones you have to develop on your own.”

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“There's a world of difference between a strong ego, which is essential, and a large ego-which can be destructive.”

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“Most people are looking for security, a nice, safe, prosperous future. And there's nothing wrong with that. It's called the American Dream.”

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