Anyone Who Stops Learning Is Old

This quote is widely attributed to Ford but no verified primary source — such as a specific interview, letter, or Ford publication — has been identified by researchers. It is consistent with Ford's stated commitment to continuous improvement and his well-documented practice of learning from production problems on the factory floor. The Ford family archives at the Benson Ford Research Center in Dearborn, Michigan would be the most reliable place to search for a documented original source.