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The greatest teacher I know is the job itself.

James Cash Penney

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James Cash Penney
Age: 95 †
Born: 1875
Born: September 16
Died: 1971
Died: February 12
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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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Theory is splendid but until put into practice, it is valueless.
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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.
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I learned that all things come to those who wait-provided they hustle while they wait.
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A store's best advertisement is the service its goods render, for upon such service rest the future, the good-will, of an organization.
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I believe in trusting men, not only once but twice - in giving a failure another chance.
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Honor bespeaks worth. Confidence begets trust. Service brings satisfaction. Cooperation proves the quality of leadership.
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The best way to stop a bad habit is never to begin it.
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The best teamwork comes from men who are working independently toward one goal in unison.
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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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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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No matter what his position or experience in life, there is in everyone more latent than developed ability far more unused than used power.
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No business can succeed in any great degree without being properly organized.
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It is always the start that requires the greatest effort.
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The keystone of successful business is cooperation. Friction retards progress.
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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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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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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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Determine to do some thinking for yourself. Don't live entirely upon the thoughts of others. Don't be an automaton.
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