19 Quotes by Ross Perot, Jr.

The real estate business was something Dad and I could do together.

The only hard-and-fast rules a Perot must operate under are getting a sound education; being honest and ethical in our business dealings; treating the people who work for us with respect and dignity; and, finally, a Perot cannot be afraid to take risks when appropriate.

My father will always be my hero. He pioneered two successful companies that paved the way for the technology services industry and has devoted much of his life to helping people in need and those who serve our nation in the armed forces.

I got to see the American Dream unfold in my living room.

If we can't have a great team and a winning team, then I will not be an N.B.A. owner very long.

What I like about land is I can drive out and check on it. It doesn't go anywhere. It's hard to steal land.

Half of this business is politics. As real estate developers, it's our job to go in there and get beat up.

While we share the same set of values, we can - and do - have different business interests. Dad has been there to give me career advice along the way, but he has always let me call the play.

Every time there's a dip in the market, we buy. If you don't buy the land right, it ain't going to work.