Howard Hughes

Aviator, Businessman

Howard Hughes was a pioneering aviator and filmmaker known for his innovative contributions to aviation and his complex personality.

Born
December 24, 1905
Died
April 5, 1976
Quotes
24
Rank
#2336

About Howard Hughes

Howard Hughes — Life and Legacy

Howard Hughes was an influential American aviator, engineer, and film producer whose innovations transformed the aviation industry. His work on aircraft design, particularly the H-4 Hercules, showcased his relentless pursuit of perfection and control. Hughes's quotes often reveal his belief in the importance of innovation and the risks associated with it. For instance, he famously stated, 'I am not a gambler. I just love to take risks.' This reflects his understanding that true progress requires stepping outside of comfort zones. Hughes's worldview was shaped by a desire for autonomy and mastery over his environment, which he expressed through his meticulous attention to detail and refusal to conform to industry standards. His approach to filmmaking and aviation was driven by a need to challenge existing norms, as seen in his quote, 'The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about.' This highlights his belief in the power of visibility and reputation. Today, Hughes's legacy continues to resonate, as his quotes inspire individuals to embrace innovation and confront the complexities of control and creativity in their own lives. His unique perspective on risk and excellence remains relevant, encouraging a new generation to think boldly and act decisively.

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"Do the impossible, because almost everyone has told me my ideas are merely fantasies."

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"Every man has his price, or a guy like me couldn't exist."

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"I want to be remembered for only one thing: my contribution to aviation."

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"I intend to be the greatest golfer in the world, the finest film producer in Hollywood, the greatest pilot in the world, and the richest man in the world."

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"I am by nature a perfectionist, and I seem to have trouble allowing anything to go through in a half-perfect condition. So if I made any mistake it was in working too hard and in doing too much of it with my own hands."

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"If I have made a mistake in the design, then I'm the one who should pay for it. I certainly would not ask somebody else to fly a plane if I were afraid to do it myself."

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"Once you consent to some concession, you can never cancel it and put things back the way they are."

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"Never make a decision. Let someone else make it and then if it turns out to be the wrong one, you can disclaim it, and if it is the right one you can abide by it."

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"Wash four distinct and separate times, using lots of lather each time from individual bars of soap."

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"The human brain is still undergoing rapid adaptive evolution,."

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"I am determined to elect a president of our choosing this year and one who will be deeply indebted, and who will recognize his indebtedness. Since I am willing to go beyond all limitations on this, I think we should be able to select a candidate and a party who knows the facts of political life....If we select Nixon, then he, I know for sure knows the facts of life."

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"Sometimes I truly fear that I am losing my mind. And if I did it it would be like flying blind."

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"Play off everyone against each other so that you have more avenues of action open to you."

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"I put the sweat of my life into this project, and if it's a failure, I'll leave the country and never come back."

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"We don't have a monopoly. Anyone who wants to dig a well without a Hughes bit can always use a pick and shovel."

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"My father told me, never have partners."

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