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They serve best who give most of themselves. Self is forgotten by the one who serves, for such a one rejoices to see success coming to others through his or her efforts.

The men who have furnished me with my greatest inspiration have not been men of wealth, but men of deeds.

In retailing, the formula happens to be a basic liking for human beings, plus integrity, plus industry, plus the ability to see the other fellow’s point of view.

I believe a man is better anchored who has a belief in the Supreme Being.

The problem with the bronco is to get on and stay on. This is the problem with the Golden Rule-to understand and apply.

My definition of an executive’s job is brief and to the point. It is simply this: Getting things done through other people.

I was long brought up to think that it was nothing short of a crime to miss a sale.

The best of merchandise will go back to the shelf unless handled by a conscientious, tactful salesman.

The disciplined are free.

Success will always be measured by the extent to which we serve the buying public.

The thought in my mind was that I must be a good merchant. If I were a good merchant, the rest would probably take care of itself.

It was always my practice to train salespeople under my direct supervision, and to treat children with the utmost consideration.

Too many would-be executives are slaves of routine.

Business is no longer a matter of profits alone. Profits must come through public confidence, and public confidence is given to any merchant in proportion to the service which he gives to the public.

There has never been a time when a career in the Penney Company was not a challenge that brought out the best in a man.

Honor bespeaks worth Confidence begets trust.

There’s no better friend to any merchant than a fair competitor.

The public is not greatly interested in saving a little money on a purchase at the expense of service.

Selling is our No. 1 job. Never get away from selling a lot of merchandise personally. The more you sell the more you learn.

I will have no man work for me who has not the capacity to become a partner.

No serious-minded man should have time for the mediocre in any phase of his living.

I believe in trusting men, not only once but twice – in giving a failure another chance.

Determine to do some thinking for yourself. Don’t live entirely upon the thoughts of others. Don’t be an automaton.

Intelligence is the effort to do the best you can at your particular job; the quality that gives dignity to that job, whether it happens to be scrubbing a floor or running a corporation.

A merchant who approaches business with the idea of serving the public well has nothing to fear from the competition.

The keystone of successful business is cooperation. Friction retards progress.

The five separate fingers are five independent units. Close them and the fist multiplies strength. This is organization.

I cannot remember a time when the Golden Rule was not my motto and precept, the torch that guided my footsteps.

Do not primarily train men to work. Train them to serve willingly and intelligently.

I never trust an executive who tends to pass the buck. Nor would I want to deal with him as a customer or a supplier.

We can serve our customers well only if our buying jobs are right. You cannot sell if you haven’t ordered wanted goods into your store.

Men are not great or small because of their material possessions. They are great or small because of what they are.

As a rule, we find what we look for; we achieve what we get ready for.

No company can afford not to move forward. It may be at the top of the heap today but at the bottom of the heap tomorrow, if it doesn’t.

Success in business does not depend upon genius. Any young man of ordinary intelligence who is normally sound and not afraid to work should succeed in spite of obstacles and handicaps if he plays the game fairly and keeps everlastingly at it.

Clock watchers never seem to be having a good time.

No matter what his position or experience in life, there is in everyone more latent than developed ability; far more unused than used power.

Success cannot come from standstill men. Methods change and men must change with them.

Exchange ideas frequently.

The Golden Rule finds no limit of application in business.

How can we expect our children to know and experience the joy of giving unless we teach them that the greater pleasure in life lies in the art of giving rather than receiving.

Every man must decide for himself whether he shall master his world or be mastered by it.

The greatest teacher I know is the job itself.

Responsibility is always a sign of trust.

I do not believe in excuses. I believe in hard work as the prime solvent of life’s problems.

Change is vital, improvement the logical form of change.

Salesmanship, too, is an art; the perfection of its technique requires study and practice.

The friendly smile, the word of greeting, are certainly something fleeting and seemingly insubstantial. You can’t take them with you. But they work for good beyond your power to measure their influence. It is the service we are not obliged to give that people value most.

It is the service we are not obliged to give that people value most.

I learned that all things come to those who wait-provided they hustle while they wait.

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