The disciplined are free.

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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.

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.

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.

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...

It is the service we are not obliged to give that people value most.

It is the service we are not obliged to give that people value most.

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...

It is always the start that requires the greatest effort.

It is always the start that requires the greatest effort.

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.

Clock watchers never seem to be having a good time.

Clock watchers never seem to be having a good time.

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...

Change is vital, improvement the logical form of change.

Change is vital, improvement the logical form of change.

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...

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...

Too many would-be executives are slaves of routine.

Too many would-be executives are slaves of routine.

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...

A merchant who approaches business with the idea of serving the public well has nothing...

A merchant who approaches business with the idea of serving the public well has nothing...

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...

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...