James Cash Penney Quotes about Economy

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

Determine to do some thinking for yourself. Don't live entirely upon the thoughts of others. Don't be an automaton.

Clock watchers never seem to be having a good time.

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

A store's best advertisement is the service its goods render, for upon such service rest the future, the good-will, of an organization.

The Golden Rule finds no limit of application in business.

The best of merchandise will go back to the shelf unless handled by a conscientious, tactful salesman.

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.

No matter what his position or experience in life, there is in everyone more latent than developed ability; far more unused than used power.

It was always my practice to train salespeople under my direct supervision, and to treat children with the utmost consideration.

Men are not great or small because of their material possessions. They are great or small because of what they are.

Selling is our No. 1 job. Never get away from selling a lot of merchandise personally. The more you sell the more you learn

Success will always be measured by the extent to which we serve the buying public.

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.

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