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

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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...

Clock watchers never seem to be having a good time.

Clock watchers never seem to be having a good time.

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

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

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.

Every man must decide for himself whether he shall master his world or be mastered...

Every man must decide for himself whether he shall master his world or be mastered...

I never trust an executive who tends to pass the buck. Nor would I want...

I never trust an executive who tends to pass the buck. Nor would I want...

Too many would-be executives are slaves of routine.

Too many would-be executives are slaves of routine.

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...

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.

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

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

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

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

The disciplined are free.

The disciplined are free.

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...

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 Golden Rule finds no limit of application in business.

The Golden Rule finds no limit of application in business.

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.

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.

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...

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

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

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.