Niki Lauda quotes

Niki Lauda was an Austrian Formula One driver and entrepreneur, widely regarded as one of the greatest in motorsport history. His remarkable comebacks and rivalry with James Hunt became legendary in the racing world. He inspired millions with his determination, especially after surviving a life-threatening crash. Here are 33 of his quotes:

Giving up is something a Lauda doesn't do. (Niki Lauda)
I always go extreme ways. View quote
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I want to bring passengers on my airplanes to present to them my product. View quote
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In Germany air became generally accepted Berlin in this area. It operated with 45 airplanes within the Low Cost range from Germany, and is one the most successful carriers in Europe. View quote
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Running an airline is a normal job. Racing is more. View quote
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Whenever I see something that challenges me, I take it on. View quote
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Business is much less transparent than a win in a Grand Prix; in a race you drive over the finishing line first and you have won. In business it is different. View quote
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I see myself as a classic middle market entrepreneur, and this is the role I fulfil. View quote
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Don't talk too much, be focused on the goal and achieve it. View quote
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Taking your first title is much more complicated and more difficult; it takes years of work – from go-kart to Formula One. The second comes more easily, because you've already got the experience. View quote
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A race isn't won until it's over. (Niki Lauda)
Really, you should always discuss the defeats because you can learn much more from failure than from success. View quote
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The less you talk, the more time you have for the essential things. View quote
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From success, you learn absolutely nothing. From failure and setbacks conclusions can be drawn. That goes for your private life as well as your career. View quote
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When you have the chance to fight for victory or a podium finish, you have the motivation to push that extra bit out of yourself. View quote
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You must always aim for further growth. View quote
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I see myself as the mind of the business which takes care of every last detail; if you do not do this you cannot be fast enough. View quote
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Ultimately, an aircraft owner does not want to have to deal with all the intricate details which are necessary for the business. View quote
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I am someone who places great value on the detail. That was always the case, even in my days as a racing driver. View quote
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Whenever there is discussion, I make it clear that I do not want any grey zones, just black and white.* Grey zones do not interest me at all. View quote
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To make a decision you need to be in a perfect environment: you have to be motivated and surrounded by the right people. (Niki Lauda)
I always want to know whether the customers are satisfied; customer satisfaction is, after all, my ultimate goal! View quote
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I've been through a lot and I realize the future can't be controlled. I'm not worried. You can always learn to overcome difficulties. View quote
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When things change a lot, some guys handle the change better than others, but that doesn't mean the guys that take longer to get the hang of things are suddenly slow drivers! View quote
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We now fly with an airbus, which has 210 seats, six times the week to Palma to the spider of the air Berlin. View quote
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Niki Lauda

Niki Lauda - Image
Occupation: Austrian Athlete
Born: February 22, 1949
Died: May 20, 2019
Quotes count: 33

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