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

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The disciplined are free.

The disciplined are free.

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

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

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...

It was always my practice to train salespeople under my direct supervision, and to treat...

It was always my practice to train salespeople under my direct supervision, and to treat...

My definition of an executive's job is brief and to the point. It is simply...

My definition of an executive's job is brief and to the point. It is simply...

Too many would-be executives are slaves of routine.

Too many would-be executives are slaves of routine.

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

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

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...

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.

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 greatest teacher I know is the job itself.

The greatest teacher I know is the job itself.

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 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.

We can serve our customers well only if our buying jobs are right. You cannot...

We can serve our customers well only if our buying jobs are right. You cannot...

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.

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...

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 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...

Exchange ideas frequently.

Exchange ideas frequently.