I cannot remember a time when the Golden Rule was not my motto and precept, the torch that guided my footsteps.

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Clock watchers never seem to be having a good time.

Clock watchers never seem to be having a good time.

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.

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...

The men who have furnished me with my greatest inspiration have not been men of...

The men who have furnished me with my greatest inspiration have not been men of...

The Golden Rule finds no limit of application in business.

The Golden Rule finds no limit of application in business.

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...

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 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.

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 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....

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 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,...

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.

The best teamwork comes from men who are working independently toward one goal in unison.

The best teamwork comes from men who are working independently toward one goal in unison.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...