A biography for Terry Gouhasn’t been written yet.
“I have often asked myself if I would have worked as hard if I was as ill as Steve Jobs. My answer is that my wife most likely would not have let me work, and I would have stayed home. But I am not Steve Jobs.”
“I respect the Japanese and especially like their execution and communication styles. Unlike the Koreans, they will not hit you from behind.”
“I never think I am successful. If I am successful, then I should be retired.”
“Businesses should be focused on business, and social responsibility should be government responsibility.”
“Quality is easy to talk but hard to make.”
“I always tell employees: 'The group's benefit is more important than your personal benefit.'”