Some have an idea that the reason we in this country discard things so readily is because we have so much. The facts are exactly opposite—the reason we have so much is simply because we discard things so readily. We replace the old in return for something that will serve us better.
—Alfred P. Sloan, Jr.
Topics: Doing
If you do it right 51 percent of the time you will end up a hero.
—Alfred P. Sloan, Jr.
Topics: Identity, Heroism, Heroes
The most important thing I ever learned about management is that the work must be done by other men.
—Alfred P. Sloan, Jr.
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