Henry J. Kaiser

Henry John Kaiser (May 9, 1882 - August 24, 1967) was an American industrialist who became known as the father of modern American shipbuilding. He headed the Liberty ship project during World War II; the concepts he developed for the mass production of commercial and military ships are still used today. As a real estate magnate, Kaiser was the founder of the Honolulu suburban community of Hawai'i Kai in Hawai'i and Panorama City near Los Angeles.

4 Quotes

I always have to dream up there against the stars. If I don't dream I will make it, I won't even get close.
— Henry J. Kaiser

Problems are only opportunities in work clothes.
— Henry J. Kaiser

I make progress by having people around me who are smarter than I am and listening to them. And I assume that everyone is smarter about something than I am.
— Henry J. Kaiser

Live daringly, boldly, fearlessly. Taste the relish to be found in competition -- in having put forth the best within you
— Henry J. Kaiser