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I believe in trusting men, not only once but twice - in giving a failure another chance.

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
Believe
Men
Trusting
Twice
Failure
Trust
Chance
Another
Giving

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Success will always be measured by the extent to which we serve the buying public.
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Theory is splendid but until put into practice, it is valueless.
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In setting up a business under the name and meaning of the Golden Rule, I was publicly binding myself, in my business relations, to a principle which had been a real and intimate part of my family upbringing. Our idea was to make money and build business through serving the community with fair dealing and honest value.
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How can we expect our children to know and experience the joy of giving unless we teach them that the greater pleasure in life lies in the art of giving rather than receiving.
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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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Responsibilities are given to him on whom trust rests. Responsibility is always a sign of trust.
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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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The five separate fingers are five independent units. Close them and the fist multiplies strength. This is organization.
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The keystone of successful business is cooperation. Friction retards progress.
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The disciplined are free.
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Selling is our No. 1 job. Never get away from selling a lot of merchandise personally. The more you sell the more you learn
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Honor bespeaks worth. Confidence begets trust. Service brings satisfaction. Cooperation proves the quality of leadership.
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