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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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James Cash Penney
Age: 95 †
Born: 1875
Born: September 16
Died: 1971
Died: February 12
Businessman
Entrepreneur
Hamilton
Missouri
Economy
Ability
Everyone
Experience
Power
Unused
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Matter
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Life
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I believe in trusting men, not only once but twice - in giving a failure another chance.
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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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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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I do not believe in excuses. I believe in hard work as the prime solvent of life's problems.
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