The five separate fingers are five independent units. Close them and the fist multiplies strength. This is organization.

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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....

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...

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

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

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.

We get real results only in proportion to the real values we give.

We get real results only in proportion to the real values we give.

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...

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.

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

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

Clock watchers never seem to be having a good time.

Clock watchers never seem to be having a good time.

It is always the start that requires the greatest effort.

It is always the start that requires the greatest effort.

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.

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...

The Golden Rule finds no limit of application in business.

The Golden Rule finds no limit of application in business.

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

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

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,...

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...

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.

Courteous treatment will make a customer a walking advertisement.

Courteous treatment will make a customer a walking advertisement.

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

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

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...