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Do not primarily train men to work. Train them to serve willingly and intelligently.

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
Willingly
Primarily
Serve
Train
Economy
Business
Work
Men
Intelligently

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