No matter how I'm doing financially, the Depression has never disappeared from my consciousness. To this day, I hate waste. When neckties went from narrow to wide, I kept all my old ones until the style went back to narrow.

Leadership means setting an example. When you find yourself in a position of leadership, people follow your every move.

I learned about the strength you can get from a close family life. I learned to keep going, even in bad times. I learned not to despair, even when my world was falling apart. I learned that there are no free lunches. And I learned the value of hard work.

People want economy, and they'll pay any price to get it.

Management is nothing more than motivating other people.

If I had to sum up in a word what makes a good manager, I'd say decisiveness. You can use the fanciest computers to gather the numbers, but in the end you have to set a timetable and act.

There's a world of difference between a strong ego, which is essential, and a large ego-which can be destructive.