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

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

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

A merchant who approaches business with the idea of serving the public well has nothing...

A merchant who approaches business with the idea of serving the public well has nothing...

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.

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...

Exchange ideas frequently.

Exchange ideas frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

The disciplined are free.

The disciplined are free.

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,...

The greatest teacher I know is the job itself.

The greatest teacher I know is the job itself.

It is always the start that requires the greatest effort.

It is always the start that requires the greatest effort.

Clock watchers never seem to be having a good time.

Clock watchers never seem to be having a good time.

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.

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...

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.

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.

The thought in my mind was that I must be a good merchant. If I...

The thought in my mind was that I must be a good merchant. If I...