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

Quote by James Cash Penney

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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.

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.

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...

Success will always be measured by the extent to which we serve the buying public.

Success will always be measured by the extent to which we serve the buying public.

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....

I cannot remember a time when the Golden Rule was not my motto and precept,...

I cannot remember a time when the Golden Rule was not my motto and precept,...

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.

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...

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

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

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 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...

There's no better friend to any merchant than a fair competitor.

There's no better friend to any merchant than a fair competitor.

Success cannot come from standstill men. Methods change and men must change with them.

Success cannot come from standstill men. Methods change and men must change with them.

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.

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, too, is an art; the perfection of its technique requires study and practice.

Salesmanship, too, is an art; the perfection of its technique requires study and practice.

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 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 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,...