Henry Ford is one of America’s foremost industrialists, a business magnate, the inventor of the Ford Model T car and the founder of Ford Motor Company.
Ford never had love for the family farm so he started his journey by working as an apprentice machinist in Detroit. Because he put passion in what he was doing, Ford became an engineer at the Edison Illuminating Company, and after becoming chief engineer, he had enough money to focus his attention on personal experiments.
Thus, in 1903, Henry Ford established the Ford Motor Company. He developed the assembly line mode of production, which had a huge impact on the industry. This led to selling millions of cars and made Ford Motor Company one of the most famous companies worldwide.
Here are 25 Henry Ford quotes to make you see that you can achieve anything as long as you use your resources wisely.
Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.
Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.
Failure is only the opportunity more intelligently to begin again.
You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do.
Don't find fault, find a remedy; anybody can complain.
The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.
Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goals.
Vision without execution is just hallucination.
Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason so few engage in it.
Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it is black.
When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.
It has been my observation that most people get ahead during the time that others waste.
Quality means doing it right when no one is looking.
Chop your own wood and it will warm you twice.
Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs.
Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.
If money is your hope for independence, you will never have it. The only real security that a man can have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience and ability.
One of the greatest discoveries a person makes, one of their great surprises, is to find they can do what they were afraid they couldn't do.
Most people spend more time and energy going around problems than in trying to solve them.
If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.
You say I started out with practically nothing, but that isn't correct. We all start with all there is, it's how we use it that makes things possible.
The whole secret of a successful life is to find out what is one's destiny to do, and then do it.
There is no man living who isn't capable of doing more than he thinks he can do.
You can't learn in school what the world is going to do next year.
If there is any one secret of success, it lies in the ability to get the other person's point of view and see things from that person's angle as well as from your own.
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Military Dad Defends His 4 Little Daughters When Strangers Make This Rude Remark
Military Dad of 4 Daughters Defends His Girls When Strangers Make This Rude Remark
Austin von Letkemann is the military officer strangers feel "sorry" for — and the reason is infuriating.
Whenever the devoted father leaves the house with his four children, strangers can't help but notice the officer in uniform is holding hands with 4 adorable little girls. They will tell the traditionally "masculine" and "all American" dad they feel sorry for him, because he has no sons. This dad makes one thing very clear: They are his daughters, they aren't a burden.
In a passionate video, von Letkemann took to Instagram to share with his followers that the only thing that's "difficult" about being a girl dad — is clapping back to these sexist remarks over and over again.
They Mock His Daughters To Their Face
When strangers approach Austin von Letkemann and his four daughters, they don't always realize that their comments are being overheard. They seem oblivious to the fact that his girls understand every word. Von Letkemann describes how people will approach him and, without thinking, make remarks like "I'm sorry" or even joke about his lack of sons. What they don't realize is that these comments, intended to be light-hearted or humorous, can be deeply hurtful to his daughters. These strangers are not just disrespecting von Letkemann's choices as a father; they're also sending a message to his daughters that their presence is something to be pitied. It’s a message that von Letkemann won't stand for, and he's speaking out to defend his girls from these insensitive remarksSaying "Get Your Shotgun" Isn't Funny — It's Sexist
Another common comment that Austin von Letkemann encounters is the old "better get your shotgun ready" trope, often delivered with a smirk or a wink. This line is typically intended to suggest that a father with daughters should be on high alert to protect them from potential "suitors," implying that they are objects to be guarded rather than individuals with agency.
Von Letkemann finds this line of thinking outdated and sexist. In his viral Instagram video, he points out that these jokes are not just stale — they're damaging.
By suggesting that his daughters require armed protection, the joke reinforces the idea that women are inherently vulnerable and need to be shielded from men. Von Letkemann argues that instead of promoting this narrative, society should focus on teaching respect and consent, challenging these sexist tropes at their source.
Watch Austin von Letkemann's Video:
"If I Had A Fifth Child, I'd HOPE It Was A Girl" — One Dad's Message For Other Parents
Despite the constant remarks about his lack of sons, Austin von Letkemann is clear: He wouldn't trade his daughters for anything.
In fact, he told his Instagram followers that if he were to have a fifth child, he would hope for another girl. This declaration isn't just about doubling down on his pride in his family — it's a pointed response to those who see fathering daughters as a misfortune.
Von Letkemann's stance is a powerful one, rejecting the notion that a family is incomplete without sons. He encourages others to question the assumptions behind these comments and to appreciate the joy and fulfillment that his daughters bring. By sharing his story, von Letkemann hopes to create a more inclusive perspective on fatherhood, one that values daughters just as much as sons.