Quotes by Charles Erwin Wilson

About Charles Erwin Wilson:

Charles Erwin Wilson was an American engineer and businessman who served as United States Secretary of Defense from 1953 to 1957 under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Known as "Engine Charlie", he previously worked as CEO for General Motors. In the wake of the Korean War, he cut the defense budget significantly.
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The price of progress is trouble, and I must be making a lot of progress.

Charles Erwin Wilson

It is futile to talk too much about the past... like trying to make birth control retroactive.

Charles Erwin Wilson

A good boss makes his men realize they have more ability than they think they have so that they consistently do better work than they thought they could.

Charles Erwin Wilson

For years I thought what was good for our country was good for General Motors and vice versa. The difference did not exist. Our company is too big. It goes with the welfare of the country.

Charles Erwin Wilson

Author Bio

  • NameCharles Erwin Wilson
  • DescriptionAmerican secretary of Defence
  • BornJuly 18, 1890
  • DiedSeptember 26, 1961
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPolitician; Chief Executive Officer