No business can succeed in any great degree without being properly organized. — James Cash Penney Business Copy Share Image
There's no better friend to any merchant than a fair competitor. — James Cash Penney Copy Share Image
I will have no man work for me who has not the capacity to become a partner. — James Cash Penney Art Copy Share Image
The best way to stop a bad habit is never to begin it. — James Cash Penney Bad habit Copy Share Image
I was long brought up to think that it was nothing short of a crime to miss a sale. — James Cash Penney Crime Copy Share Image
Responsibilities are given to him on whom trust rests. Responsibility is always a sign of trust. — James Cash Penney Copy Share Image
Our very living is selling. We are all salespeople. — James Cash Penney Inspirational Copy Share Image
My definition of an executive's job is brief and to the point. It is simply this: Getting things done through other people. — James Cash Penney Copy Share Image
Determine to do some thinking for yourself. Don't live entirely upon the thoughts of others. Don't be an automaton. — James Cash Penney Copy Share Image
It was always my practice to train salespeople under my direct supervision, and to treat children with the utmost consideration. — James Cash Penney Children Copy Share Image
The public is not greatly interested in saving a little money on a purchase at the expense of service. — James Cash Penney Copy Share Image
The problem with the bronco is to get on and stay on. This is the problem with the Golden Rule-to understand and… — James Cash Penney Football Copy Share Image
Business is no longer a matter of profits alone. Profits must come through public confidence, and public confidence is given to any… — James Cash Penney Business Copy Share Image
Selling is our No. 1 job. Never get away from selling a lot of merchandise personally. The more you sell the more… — James Cash Penney Copy Share Image
I never trust an executive who tends to pass the buck. Nor would I want to deal with him as a customer… — James Cash Penney Executive Copy Share Image
Success in business does not depend upon genius. Any young man of ordinary intelligence who is normally sound and not afraid to… — James Cash Penney Business Copy Share Image
The friendly smile, the word of greeting, are certainly something fleeting and seemingly insubstantial. You can’t take them with you. But they… — James Cash Penney Copy Share Image
In setting up a business under the name and meaning of the Golden Rule, I was publicly binding myself, in my business… — James Cash Penney Copy Share Image
In every man s life there lies latent energy. There is, however, a spark that, if kindled, will set the whole being… — James Cash Penney Copy Share Image
We get real results only in proportion to the real values we give. — James Cash Penney Copy Share Image
It is always the start that requires the greatest effort. — James Cash Penney Effort Copy Share Image
Courteous treatment will make a customer a walking advertisement. — James Cash Penney Copy Share Image
As a rule, we find what we look for; we achieve what we get ready for. — James Cash Penney Copy Share Image
The well-satisfied customer will bring the repeat sale that counts. — James Cash Penney Customer Copy Share Image
It is the service we are not obliged to give that people value most. — James Cash Penney People Copy Share Image
No man can climb the ladder of success without first placing his foot on the bottom rung. — James Cash Penney Copy Share Image
Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together. — James Cash Penney Chance Copy Share Image
No serious-minded man should have time for the mediocre in any phase of his living. — James Cash Penney Life Copy Share Image
Theory is splendid but until put into practice, it is valueless. — James Cash Penney Practice Copy Share Image
Do not primarily train men to work. Train them to serve willingly and intelligently. — James Cash Penney Men Copy Share Image
I believe in trusting men, not only once but twice - in giving a failure another chance. — James Cash Penney Copy Share Image
Salesmanship is limitless. Our very living is selling. We are all salespeople. — James Cash Penney Customer Copy Share Image