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

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I do not believe in excuses. I believe in hard work as the prime solvent...

I do not believe in excuses. I believe in hard work as the prime solvent...

No company can afford not to move forward. It may be at the top of...

No company can afford not to move forward. It may be at the top of...

Clock watchers never seem to be having a good time.

Clock watchers never seem to be having a good time.

Honor bespeaks worth. Confidence begets trust. Service brings satisfaction. Cooperation proves the quality of leadership.

Honor bespeaks worth. Confidence begets trust. Service brings satisfaction. Cooperation proves the quality of leadership.

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

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

Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.

Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.

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

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

It is always the start that requires the greatest effort.

It is always the start that requires the greatest effort.

No matter what his position or experience in life, there is in everyone more latent...

No matter what his position or experience in life, there is in everyone more latent...

Determine to do some thinking for yourself. Don't live entirely upon the thoughts of others....

Determine to do some thinking for yourself. Don't live entirely upon the thoughts of others....

Theory is splendid but until put into practice, it is valueless.

Theory is splendid but until put into practice, it is valueless.

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

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

No business can succeed in any great degree without being properly organized.

No business can succeed in any great degree without being properly organized.

Selling is our No. 1 job. Never get away from selling a lot of merchandise...

Selling is our No. 1 job. Never get away from selling a lot of merchandise...

Too many would-be executives are slaves of routine.

Too many would-be executives are slaves of routine.

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

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

The art of effective listening is essential to clear communication, and clear communication is necessary...

The art of effective listening is essential to clear communication, and clear communication is necessary...

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

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

The well-satisfied customer will bring the repeat sale that counts.

The well-satisfied customer will bring the repeat sale that counts.

There has never been a time when a career in the Penney Company was not...

There has never been a time when a career in the Penney Company was not...