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Henry Ford

July 30 , 1863 – April 7 , 1947

Henry Ford was an American industrialist, entrepreneur. Their insights on success, discipline and long-term thinking are frequently shared by entrepreneurs and professionals.

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"A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business. This remains a fundamental principle of modern commerce."

-- Henry Ford

"Quality means doing it right when no one is looking. A practical insight into maintaining momentum under extreme pressure."

-- Henry Ford

"Quality means doing it right when no one is looking. Such is the perspective of a true industry pioneer."

-- Henry Ford

"A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business. This powerful statement captures the ethos of free enterprise."

-- Henry Ford

"If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses."

-- Henry Ford

"Chop your own wood and it will warm you twice."

-- Henry Ford

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Henry Ford was an American industrialist, entrepreneur. Their insights on success, discipline and long-term thinking are frequently shared by entrepreneurs and professionals.

One of Henry Ford's most widely shared quotes is: "Chop your own wood and it will warm you twice.".

On mindset, Henry Ford said: "If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.".

On failure, Henry Ford said: "A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business. This powerful statement captures the ethos of free enterprise.".

Henry Ford's quotes endure because they turn ideas about Mindset, Motivation, Success, Failure into clear, memorable language that is easy to relate to and share.

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