Lee Iacocca Quotes

There's a world of difference between a strong ego, which is essential, and a large ego-which can be destructive.

Lee Iacocca

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• There's a world of difference between a strong ego, which is essential, and a large ego-which can be destructive.

  

  Lee Iacocca
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  • Strong
  • Difference