James Cash Penney Quotes About Economy
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Success cannot come from standstill men. Methods change and men must change with them.
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I believe a man is better anchored who has a belief in the Supreme Being.
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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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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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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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Salesmanship, too, is an art; the perfection of its technique requires study and practice.
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We can serve our customers well only if our buying jobs are right. You cannot sell if you haven't ordered wanted goods into your store.
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Honor bespeaks worth. Confidence begets trust. Service brings satisfaction. Cooperation proves the quality of leadership.
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The keystone of successful business is cooperation. Friction retards progress.
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Clock watchers never seem to be having a good time.
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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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The best of merchandise will go back to the shelf unless handled by a conscientious, tactful salesman.
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Success will always be measured by the extent to which we serve the buying public.
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Luck is always the last refuge of laziness and incompetence.
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Do not primarily train men to work. Train them to serve willingly and intelligently.
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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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I was long brought up to think that it was nothing short of a crime to miss a sale.
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It was always my practice to train salespeople under my direct supervision, and to treat children with the utmost consideration.
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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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Too many would-be executives are slaves of routine.
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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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The Golden Rule finds no limit of application in business.
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Every man must decide for himself whether he shall master his world or be mastered by it.
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The problem with the bronco is to get on and stay on. This is the problem with the Golden Rule-to understand and apply
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No company can afford not to move forward. It may be at the top of the heap today but at the bottom of the heap tomorrow, if it doesn't
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James Cash Penney
- Born: September 16, 1875
- Died: February 12, 1971
- Occupation: Businessman
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