Let’s go down the list. To begin with, we have a relatively flexible, deregulated free-market economy, with lots of experimentation and competition between states
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Thomas L. Friedman
It is essential that we stay as open and flexible as possible. America’s cultural willingness to tear things down and rebuild them anew gives
Maureen Conway, HP’s VP for emerging market solutions
‘The ability to dream is here, more than in other parts of the world,’ said Conway. ‘The nucleus of creativity is here, not because
Dov Seidman, LRN on outsourcing in India
We are in a very competitive space. This [decision to use outsourcing] is all about playing offense, not defense. I am trying to run
Winston Churchill
To build may have to be the slow and laborious task of years. To destroy can be the thoughtless act of a single day.
Joel Greenblatt
Under our system of capitalism, companies that can’t earn an adequate return on capital eventually go out of business. That’s very healthy. Instead of
Thomas L. Friedman
I believe that capabilities create intentions. If we create an Internet where people can open an online store and have global suppliers, global customers,
Thomas L. Friedman
But while I’m a technical determinist, I am not a historical determinist. There is absolutely no guarantee that everyone will use these new technologies,
Warren Buffet
In our efforts, we will be aided enormously by the managers who have joined Berkshire. This is an unusual group in several ways. First,
Warren Buffet
In the strange world department, note that American Express and Wells Fargo were both organized by Henry Wells and William Fargo, Amex in 1850