In business, people are held ...

In business, people are held accountable. In Washington, nobody is held accountable. In business, people are judged on results. In Washington, people are measured by their ability to get reelected.
 Ross Perot

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It is the individual's ability to deal with the unexpected that characterizes the difference between success and failure.
 Ross Perot
If we decide to take this level of business creating ability nationwide, we'll all be plucking chickens for a living.
 Ross Perot
The best way to make money is not to have money as your primary goal. I've seen great people come into the business world primarily motivated to make money. Almost without exception they failed.
 Ross Perot
Most people give up just when they're about to achieve success. They quit on the one yard line. They give up at the last minute of the game one foot from a winning touchdown.
 Ross Perot
Revitalizing General Motors is like teaching an elephant to tap dance. You find the sensitive spot and start poking.
 Ross Perot