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

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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...

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,...

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

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

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

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

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 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...

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....

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...

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.

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.

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.

Salesmanship is limitless. Our very living is selling. We are all salespeople.

Salesmanship is limitless. Our very living is selling. We are all salespeople.

Courteous treatment will make a customer a walking advertisement.

Courteous treatment will make a customer a walking advertisement.

Determine to do some thinking for yourself. Don't live entirely upon the thoughts of others....

Determine to do some thinking for yourself. Don't live entirely upon the thoughts of others....

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...

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 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...

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...