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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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...

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...

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.

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,...

A store's best advertisement is the service its goods render, for upon such service rest...

A store's best advertisement is the service its goods render, for upon such service rest...

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...

Exchange ideas frequently.

Exchange ideas frequently.

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.

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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

Change is vital, improvement the logical form of change.

Change is vital, improvement the logical form of change.

Luck is always the last refuge of laziness and incompetence.

Luck is always the last refuge of laziness and incompetence.

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

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

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...

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

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

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...