[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?

It is astonishing what you can do when you have a lot of energy, ambition and plenty of ignorance.

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

Bedside manners are no substitute for the right diagnosis.

There is no resting place for an enterprise in a competitive economy.

It is impossible to get the measure of what an individual can accomplish unless the responsibility is given him.

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