A good deal is a state of mind.

A little righteous anger really brings out the best in the American personality. Our nation was born when 56 patriots got mad enough to sign the Declaration of Independence. We put a man on the moon because Sputnik made us mad at being number two in space. Getting mad in a constructive way is good for the soul- and the country.

There is no substitute for accurate knowledge. Know yourself, know your business, know your men.

I'm still not sure what is meant by good fortune and success. I know fame and power are for the birds. But then life suddenly comes into focus for me. And, ah, there stand my kids.

Management is nothing more than motivating other people.

I guess I invented extended warranties, because that's all we had to sell at Chrysler in those days.

We at Chrysler borrow money the old-fashioned way. We pay it back.