The Golden Rule finds no limit of application in business.

Quote by James Cash Penney

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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.

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...

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 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...

Luck is always the last refuge of laziness and incompetence.

Luck is always the last refuge of laziness and incompetence.

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.

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

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

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...

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.

Too many would-be executives are slaves of routine.

Too many would-be executives are slaves of routine.

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 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 greatest teacher I know is the job itself.

The greatest teacher I know is the job itself.

It is always the start that requires the greatest effort.

It is always the start that requires the greatest effort.

Clock watchers never seem to be having a good time.

Clock watchers never seem to be having a good time.

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

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

Exchange ideas frequently.

Exchange ideas frequently.

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...

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...

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.