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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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Missouri
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The Golden Rule finds no limit of application in business.
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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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Success will always be measured by the extent to which we serve the buying public.
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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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The disciplined are free.
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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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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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I will have no man work for me who has not the capacity to become a partner.
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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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The best teamwork comes from men who are working independently toward one goal in unison.
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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 man can climb the ladder of success without first placing his foot on the bottom rung.
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I learned that all things come to those who wait-provided they hustle while they wait.
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