Henry Ford II Professions : Executive Born : September 4, 1917 Died : September 29, 1987 Browse All Authors Top 9 quotes by Henry Ford II The first qualification for success in my view is a strong work ethic. Henry Ford II work-ethic strong views Nobody can really guarantee the future. The best we can do is size up the chances, calculate the risks involved, estimate our ability to deal with them and then make our plans with confidence. Henry Ford II future risk time Profits are the ultimate measure of how efficiently we provide customers with the best products for their needs. Profits are required to survive and grow. Henry Ford II profit grows needs We have a tremendous investment in facilities for (internal combustion engines, transmissions, and axles) and I can't see throwing them away just because the electric car doesn't emit fumes. Henry Ford II car age dark Obsolescence is the very hallmark of progress. Henry Ford II obsolescence hallmark progress A generation ago there were a thousand men to every opportunity, while today there are a thousand opportunities to every man. Henry Ford II generations opportunity men We can't take a slipshod and easygoing attitude toward education in this country. And by "we" I don't mean "somebody else," but I mean me and I mean you. It is the future of our country-yours and mine-which is at stake. Henry Ford II future attitude country No society of nations, no people within a nation, no family can benefit through mutual aid unless good will exceeds ill will; unless the spirit of cooperation surpasses antagonism; unless we all see and act as though the other man's welfare determines our own welfare. Henry Ford II ill-will men people In seeking to serve social needs because it makes good business sense to do so, a corporation is doing what it knows how to do best. Henry Ford II corporations business needs Similar Authors Bing Gordon executive Brian Krzanich executive Brenda Barnes executive Brad Katsuyama executive Ashish Chauhan executive Aubrey McClendon executive All Authors