William A. Patterson

William A. "Pat" Patterson (October, 1899 — June 13, 1980) was the president of United Airlines from 1934 to 1966. Unsourced When you have an idea, hang on to it. It's the most valuable thing in the world. Nurture it. Test it. And remember: you can grow a toadstool overnight, but it takes time to grow an oak. I was engaged in what I believe to be the most thrilling industry in the world — aviation. My heart still leaps when I see a tiny two-seater plane soaring gracefully through the sky. Our great airlines awe me. Yet I know they were not produced in a day or a decade. It may take years to put your idea into action. But if it has real worth, time will prove it, and you will have something that will endure. External links Category:Businesspeople from the United States Category:1899 births Category:1980 deaths Category:People from Hawaii