The late Alfred P. Sloan, Ir., long-time executive of General Motors Corporation, had a fivepoint "secret of success." It was: 1. Get the facts. 2. Recognize the equities of all concerned. 3. Realize the necessity of doing a better job every day. 4. Keep an open mind. 5. Work hard.

I have never issued an order since I have been the operating head of the corporation.

The worst is over without a doubt.

Give a man a clear-cut job and let him do it.

The final act of business judgment is intuitive.

[Could] motor cars could be produced [in a country like Germany] and sold in competition in the American market . . . .In my opinion it is impossible to reach the conclusion that competition from without can ever be any factor whatsoever?

... Too often we fail to recognize and pay tribute to the creative spirit. It is that spirit that creates our jobs.