Charles Kettering
1876 - 1958
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Biography
Charles Kettering was an American inventor, engineer, and businessman known for his groundbreaking work in automotive and electrical engineering. He was the founder of Delco Electronics Corporation and held over 300 patents in his lifetime. Kettering is best known for inventing the electric starter for automobiles, which revolutionized the automotive industry and made driving more accessible to the general public. His innovative contributions also include the development of leaded gasoline and advancements in engine design.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The world hates change, yet it is the only thing that has brought progress.
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Keep on going, and the chances are that you will stumble on something, perhaps when you are least expecting it.
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Believe and act as if it were impossible to fail.
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The opportunities of man are limited only by his imagination. But so few have imagination that there are ten thousand fiddlers to one composer.
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Every time you tear a leaf off a calendar, you present a new place for new ideas.