There has to be this pioneer, the individual who has the courage, the ambition to overcome the obstacles that always develop when one tries to do something worthwhile, especially when it is new and different.

Only in more production and in new production can the American standard of living be increased and the economy be sound.

If we are all in agreement on the decision - then I propose we postpone further discussion of this matter until our next meeting to give ourselves time to develop disagreement and perhaps gain some understanding of what the decision is all about.

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

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

I see no reason why 1931 should not be an extremely good year.

Take my assets - but leave me my organization and in five years I'll have it all back.