The greatest teacher I know is the job itself.

Quote by James Cash Penney

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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,...

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Exchange ideas frequently.

Exchange ideas frequently.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...