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Men are not great or small because of their material possessions. They are great or small because of what they are.

James Cash Penney

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James Cash Penney
Age: 95 †
Born: 1875
Born: September 16
Died: 1971
Died: February 12
Businessman
Entrepreneur
Hamilton
Missouri
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Economy
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Success in business does not depend upon genius. Any young man of ordinary intelligence who is normally sound and not afraid to work should succeed in spite of obstacles and handicaps if he plays the game fairly and keeps everlastingly at it.
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I was long brought up to think that it was nothing short of a crime to miss a sale.
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The thought in my mind was that I must be a good merchant. If I were a good merchant, the rest would probably take care of itself.
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A merchant who approaches business with the idea of serving the public well has nothing to fear from the competition.
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I do not believe in excuses. I believe in hard work as the prime solvent of life's problems.
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Intelligence is the effort to do the best you can at your particular job the quality that gives dignity to that job, whether it happens to be scrubbing a floor or running a corporation.
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My definition of an executive's job is brief and to the point. It is simply this: Getting things done through other people.
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Theory is splendid but until put into practice, it is valueless.
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Exchange ideas frequently.
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The five separate fingers are five independent units. Close them and the fist multiplies strength. This is organization.
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The best of merchandise will go back to the shelf unless handled by a conscientious, tactful salesman.
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Every great business is built on friendship.
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No man can climb the ladder of success without first placing his foot on the bottom rung.
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Our very living is selling. We are all salespeople.
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It is always the start that requires the greatest effort.
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The greatest teacher I know is the job itself.
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Do not primarily train men to work. Train them to serve willingly and intelligently.
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The art of effective listening is essential to clear communication, and clear communication is necessary to management success.
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It was always my practice to train salespeople under my direct supervision, and to treat children with the utmost consideration.
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There's no better friend to any merchant than a fair competitor.
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