There’s a world of difference between a strong ego, which is essential, and a large ego — which can be destructive. The guy with a strong ego knows h… - Lee Iacocca

In a completely rational society, the best of us would be teachers and the rest of us would have to settle for something less, because passing civilization along from one generation to the next ought to be the highest honor and the highest responsibility anyone could have.

It's a good thing god doesn't let you look a year or two into the future, or you might be sorely tempted to shoot yourself.

By their very nature, financial analysts tend to be defensive, conservative, and pessimistic. On the other side of the fence are the guys in sales and marketing — aggressive, speculative, and optimistic. They’re always saying, “Let’s do it,” while the bean counters are always cautioning you on why you shouldn’t do it. In any company you need both sides of the equation, because the natural tension between the two groups creates its own system of checks and balances.