Charles Koch
1935
5
Quotes
Biography
Charles Koch is an American businessman and philanthropist. Born in 1935 in Wichita, Kansas, he is the co-owner, chairman, and CEO of Koch Industries, one of the largest privately held companies in the United States. Koch is known for his libertarian political views and has supported various political and social causes through organizations like the Cato Institute and Americans for Prosperity. He has also authored several books on economics and free-market principles.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
I believe my business and non-profit investments are much more beneficial to societal well-being than sending more money to Washington.
2
Innovation comes not from the benevolent bureaucrat but from men free to pursue their own self-interest.
3
Success is one of the nicest things that can happen to you. Nobody wants to fail.
4
A company should own up to its mistakes and strive to correct them. A business built on impeccable service never has to fear the competition.
5
The role of business is to provide products and services that make peoples’ lives better – while using fewer resources – and to act lawfully and with integrity.