Harvey Firestone

Tire Manufacturer American 1868 – 1938

Founded Firestone Tire Company and revolutionized rubber industry.

379 quotes

"Competition brings out the best in products and the worst in men if not tempered with ethics."
"The health of a business reflects the health of its soul."
Health
"Ambition without wisdom leads to ruin; wisdom without ambition leads to stagnation."
Wisdom
"A man's worth is measured not by what he has but by what he has given."
Kindness
"The future belongs to those who can imagine it first."
Imagination
"Patience is not the absence of action; it is strategic timing."
Patience
"The greatest power a man can have is the power to serve others."
Power
"Complacency is the enemy of progress and the friend of mediocrity."
Motivation
"A leader is remembered not for his wealth but for his wisdom."
Leadership
"The road to success is paved with the lessons of failure."
Perseverance
"Every invention begins with a man saying, 'There must be a better way.'"
Creativity
"Hard work is not punishment; it is the pathway to self-respect."
Work
"The mark of a great man is his ability to adapt without losing his principles."
Change
"Fear is the only real obstacle between a man and his dreams."
Fear
"A nation that does not value its workers will not long remain great."
Philosophy
"The beauty of an idea lies in its execution, not merely its conception."
Creativity
"A man who breaks his word has broken something far more valuable than a contract."
Truth
"Poverty of spirit is a greater poverty than poverty of means."
Philosophy
"The world needs more doers and fewer talkers."
"A true friendship can weather any storm of disagreement."
Friendship
"The pursuit of excellence is never truly finished; it is a way of life."
Perseverance
"Money is a tool, not a master; use it wisely or it will use you."
Money
"The strongest character is forged in the fires of adversity."
Strength
"A man's legacy is measured by the lives he has touched."
Philosophy
"Innovation is not luxury; it is necessity in a changing world."
Change
"The greatest discovery is finding out who you truly are and what you can become."
"Loyalty is a currency more valuable than gold in the marketplace of human relations."
"A mind engaged in work is a mind at peace."
Work
"The difference between dreamers and achievers is the willingness to do the work."
Dreams
"A humble man who admits his mistakes is stronger than a proud man defending his failures."