Quotes by James Cash Penney

“So I come back again to the condition that the Golden Rule, if one adopts it, is a difficult master to serve. The ships captain will not throw the compass overboard because the wind blows fair and ...”

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

“The art of effective listening is essential to clear communication, and clear communication is necessary to management success.”

“Every man must decide for himself whether he shall master his world or be mastered by it.”

“I do not believe in excuses. I believe in hard work as the prime solvent of life's problems.”

“The greatest teacher I know is the job itself.”

“The five separate fingers are five independent units. Close them and the fist multiplies strength. This is organization.”

“The best teamwork comes from men who are working independently toward one goal in unison.”

“Clock watchers never seem to be having a good time.”

“Growth is never by mere chance it is the result of forces working together.”

“Luck is always the last refuge of laziness and incompetence.”

“Honor bespeaks worth. Confidence begets trust. Service brings satisfaction. Cooperation proves the quality of leadership.”

“Responsibilities are given to him on whom trust rests. Responsibility is always a sign of trust.”

“Salesmanship, too, is an art; the perfection of its technique requires study and practice.”

“Success cannot come from standstill men. Methods change and men must change with them.”

“Change is vital, improvement the logical form of change.”

“The keystone of successful business is cooperation. Friction retards progress.”

“A merchant who approaches business with the idea of serving the public well has nothing to fear from the competition.”

“Exchange ideas frequently.”

“I never trust an executive who tends to pass the buck. Nor would I want to deal with him as a customer or a supplier.”