Leonardo Del Vecchio Quotes
16 quotes from Leonardo Del Vecchio — Founder of Luxottica, the world's largest eyewear company (Ray-Ban, Oakley, LensCrafters)..
“In all phases of my life and Luxottica's life, employees have made a difference. More than brands, more than distribution chains, more than production machinery. The people, whether in the factory or the markets, with their passion for their work, their attachment to the company, and their ability to be a team have made it possible for us to establish ourselves all over the world, to withstand difficult times, and to take full advantage of every opportunity.”
“The values of life are most important.”
“I am proof that you can make money in Italy and be honest.”
“I've always strived to be the best at everything I do — that's it.”
“I don't like paying taxes, but I like sleeping at night.”
“It is important to never forget those who have helped you along the way.”
“The realization of a lifelong dream.”
“I could never get enough.”
“Together, we invented a phenomenon that did not exist before. When we first met, we immediately realized that glasses, from simple functional objects, would become indispensable fashion accessories. And so it was. We found each other at first glance, kindred in character and experience.”
“Chairman Leonardo Del Vecchio literally created the eyewear industry. He first sensed the potential of an object that would become from prescription device to fundamental fashion accessory, marking a Copernican revolution for the sector.”
“Today we lost a man with revolutionary vision and extraordinary humanity, capable of transforming great intuitions into successful entrepreneurial stories. Constantly in pursuit of absolute perfection, Leonardo Del Vecchio will remain a point of reference for Italian excellence all over the world.”
“Our generation lived through hard times that tempered it: the years of war and reconstruction. At a certain point there was nothing and we had to rebuild from scratch and this scenario offered many possibilities, which we both, each in our own way, seized. We had big dreams, and we made them come true.”
“They left me with several important lessons — discipline, method and competence.”
“We cannot accept that the future of information should be decided solely by algorithms or platforms that do not invest in journalistic work. The objective of those who have the opportunity to invest today is exactly the opposite: to put resources and skills at the service of free editorial offices, capable of speaking to the new generations without sacrificing quality.”
“We have a healthy respect for the past, but we're not completely influenced by it. From the outset, my plan was to be an innovator, not a conservator.”
“Leonardo Del Vecchio was, without doubt, a visionary man and one of the most successful Italian entrepreneurs of the past decades. Through his tireless work, he strongly influenced not only the luxury sector, but the entire Italian economic landscape.”
