Diego Della Valle Quotes
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I come from a family with a long tradition in shoemaking, and I still live in a region famous for its shoemakers. It is getting harder and harder to find skilled workers. There are no professional training institutes, so we have to train our own employees. And an apprenticeship takes three years.
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When it is possible, I choose to have a quiet life.
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I grew up watching my father work, and learning from him what good quality is. I took from him the passion to create beautiful and exclusive products. He also taught me to persevere if I want to reach my goals.
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Put a compass to paper and trace a circle. Then tell me which other country has such a concentration of places like Amalfi, Naples, Ischia, Procida, Sorrento, Positano, Pompeii, and Capri.
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When I am walking in Central Park, I recognize the Italians. Because an Italian, even when he jogs, he's dressed perfect.
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I was looking for a name with an old English sound, very easy to pronounce in every language and easy to remember. At the beginning I used J. P. Tod's, but then in 1999 it was shortened since too many people were asking who was Mr. J. P. Tod's.
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The boom for luxury goods is unending. There are people who never have to worry about whether they can afford something they like. In one part of the world or another there will always be someone with money to spend on luxury.
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I remember seeing the Colosseum for the first time when I was a young boy. It left a lasting impression on me.
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When I was a kid, I wanted to be a footballer and racing driver, like all kids.
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Image is something you construct, while reputation starts at home. If you are able to pass on solid values to your children, then they can become citizens of the world.
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Tod's customers - whatever their nationality - want the very best things in life.
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You have to be serious-minded in business, but not take yourself seriously.