Soichiro Honda Quotes

Popularity, I have always thought, may aptly be compared to a coquette - the more you woo her, the more apt is she to elude your embrace.

I think the internal combustion engine will disappear from the streets of our cities in the next thirty years because transportation will be mass transportation, or probably electrical power.

He was not a runner, my father, but he was quick. I always remember it was very difficult to escape from him when he was angry. If he wanted to beat us he would always catch us. Even me, he could always catch me.

I am in love with cars; I love anything that moves.

The whole wood seemed running now, running hard, hunting, chasing, closing in round something or - somebody? In panic, he began to run too, aimlessly, he knew not whither.

As a driver, you want to race every lap possible, especially when you've got a good car.

Either the car is stationary, or it's on the move.

A horse never runs so fast as when he has other horses to catch up and outpace.

I'm like a rocket - I go a hundred miles per hour.

I love to get behind the wheel and get competitive.

You always admire what you really don't understand.

It is the dim haze of mystery that adds enchantment to pursuit.

I'm a typical guy. Driving cars and speed are really fun.

The less effort, the faster and more powerful you will be.

I love horsepower.

I like to run fast but not drive.

The Harley's got a little too much torque when it comes to jumping.

Some people are fascinated by what they know, and some are fascinated by what they don't know. I'm just very interested in what's possible.

Sometimes you develop a passion for something because of some personal experience.

I've had a lot of sports cars.

I am generally fascinated by what are the big, challenging questions - that's behind my curiosity.

I've always had a fascination with cars and racing, not that I've ever competed.

My job is to get into the car and drive as fast and as well as possible.

F2 cars have downforce; they're quick. But it's difficult for your brain and eyes to keep up with everything that's going on once you're in an F1 car. You get used to it and you learn to stay calm, because if you react too quickly the opposite will happen. Being more relaxed is when it becomes more natural and controlled.

I am the fastest woman on four wheels.