Top 4 Quotes & Sayings by Charles Erwin Wilson

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Last updated on April 14, 2025.

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 was previously the president and chief executive officer of General Motors. In the wake of the Korean War, he cut the defense budget significantly.

American - Businessman | July 18, 1890 - September 26, 1961

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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

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

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

Top 4 Quotes & Sayings by Charles Erwin Wilson

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