Business is tough; you need tough guys.

In most companies people make a specific contribution to the company in their function. But it is not expressed in terms of profit, only in terms of performing their function better.

You'll never convince me there is a hopeless situation or there is any finality in any success or any failure.

I'm the C.E.O., nominated by the shareholders. If they're not happy, I have to take the consequences.

We are facing extreme volatility.

I think we're going to have some difficulty in front of us. I have absolutely no doubt the next three, four years Europe are going to be at best stagnation. We are preparing for tough times.

Our objective is to position Nissan in the top rank of the car industry. Until we get there, there will be no rest.