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

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The problem with the bronco is to get on and stay on. This is the...

The problem with the bronco is to get on and stay on. This is the...

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

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

Too many would-be executives are slaves of routine.

Too many would-be executives are slaves of routine.

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...

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 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...

Responsibilities are given to him on whom trust rests. Responsibility is always a sign of...

Responsibilities are given to him on whom trust rests. Responsibility is always a sign of...

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.

Clock watchers never seem to be having a good time.

Clock watchers never seem to be having a good time.

Change is vital, improvement the logical form of change.

Change is vital, improvement the logical form of change.

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

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

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...

We get real results only in proportion to the real values we give.

We get real results only in proportion to the real values we give.

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

I believe in trusting men, not only once but twice - in giving a failure...

I believe in trusting men, not only once but twice - in giving a failure...

The disciplined are free.

The disciplined are free.