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Frederick Winslow Taylor Quotes

In the past the man has been first; in the future the system must be first.

In the past the man has been first; in the future the system must be first.

Frederick Winslow Taylor
Past, Men, Firsts
Frederick Winslow Taylor (2016). “The Principles of Scientific Management”, p.6, Cosimo Classics

Hardly a competent workman can be found who does not devote a considerable amount of time to studying just how slowly he can work and still convince his employer that he is going at a good pace.

Frederick Winslow Taylor
Time, Work, Doe
Frederick Winslow Taylor (1947). “Scientific Management, Comprising Shop Management: The Principles of Scientific Management [and] Testimony Before the Special House Committee”, New York, Harper

In the past the man has been first; in the future the system must be first. This in no sense, however, implies that great men are not needed. On the contrary, the first object of any good system must be that of developing first-class men; and under systematic management the best man rises to the top more certainly and more rapidly than ever before.

Frederick Winslow Taylor
Learning, Knowledge, Men
Frederick Winslow Taylor (2016). “The Principles of Scientific Management”, p.6, Cosimo Classics

The man who is ... physically able to handle pig-iron and is sufficiently ... stupid to choose this for his occupation is rarely able to comprehend the science of handling pig-iron

Frederick Winslow Taylor
Stupid, Men, Pigs
Frederick Winslow Taylor (2004). “Scientific Management”, Routledge

It's easier to make a reporter into an economist than an economist into a reporter.

Frederick Winslow Taylor
Easier, Economist, Reporters

I am a complete, mature, self-sufficient being.

Frederick Winslow Taylor
Self, Mature, Self Sufficient

In the early stages of wealth, up to 10 years after individuals became very rich, they display a bit of reluctance to spend money. It's a lot easier rationalizing spending a lot for a house.

Frederick Winslow Taylor
Years, House, Wealth

(Walls) show that politicians have reached the end of their ideas about what to do about a difficult situation with a neighbor. ... They can't think what else to do.

Frederick Winslow Taylor
Wall, Thinking, Difficult Situations

Tell him to go to hell.

Frederick Winslow Taylor
Presidential, Hell, Go To Hell

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