No serious-minded man should have time for the mediocre in any phase of his living.

Quote by James Cash Penney

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

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

The disciplined are free.

The disciplined are free.

It is always the start that requires the greatest effort.

It is always the start that requires the greatest effort.

Change is vital, improvement the logical form of change.

Change is vital, improvement the logical form of change.

I do not believe in excuses. I believe in hard work as the prime solvent...

I do not believe in excuses. I believe in hard work as the prime solvent...

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.

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.

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

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

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...

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...

I was long brought up to think that it was nothing short of a crime...

I was long brought up to think that it was nothing short of a crime...

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

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

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...

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...

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....

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...

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 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,...

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...