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Most people give up just when they're about to achieve success.

Ross Perot

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Ross Perot
Age: 89 †
Born: 1930
Born: June 27
Died: 2019
Died: July 9
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In plain Texas talk, it's 'do the right thing'
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The most successful people in the world aren't usually the brightest. They are the ones who persevere.
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It takes five years to design a new car in this country. Heck, we won World War II in four years.
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Big is not beautiful. Big is inefficient.
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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.
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Life is never more fun than when you're the underdog competing against the giants.
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Japan is our rival, not our enemy. Japan is a competitor... Bashing a Toyota won't make a better car.
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Generosity is something we learn, from our parents, schools and community.
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Anything that is excellent or praiseworthy stands moment by moment on the cutting edge and must be constantly fought for. Well placed priorities always sit on the edge.
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Don't run your life by what's legal or illegal. Run your life based on what's right or wrong.
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When building a team, I always search first for people who love to win. If I can't find any of those, I look for people who hate to lose.
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Anybody can cut prices, but it takes brains to produce a better article.
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If you can't stand a little sacrifice and you can't stand a trip across the desert with limited water, we're never going to straighten this country out.
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The budget should be balanced, the treasury should be refilled, the public debt should be reduced and the arrogance of public officials should be controlled.
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We have to succeed, so we will.
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Talk is cheap. Words are plentiful. Deeds are precious.
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