There's no better friend to any merchant than a fair competitor. — James Cash Penney Competitor 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
No business can succeed in any great degree without being properly organized. — James Cash Penney Business 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 Given Copy Share Image
We get real results only in proportion to the real values we give. — James Cash Penney Give 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 Done 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 Determine 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
The best of merchandise will go back to the shelf unless handled by a conscientious, tactful salesman. — James Cash Penney Merchandise 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 Merchandise Copy Share Image
No matter what his position or experience in life, there is in everyone more latent than developed ability; far more unused than… — James Cash Penney Ability Copy Share Image
I am grateful for all of my problems. After each one was overcome, I became stronger and more able to meet those… — James Cash Penney Grateful 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 Fleeting 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 Aspire 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 man can climb the ladder of success without first placing his foot on the bottom rung. — James Cash Penney Bottom 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 Another chance Copy Share Image
Salesmanship, too, is an art; the perfection of its technique requires study and practice. — James Cash Penney Art Copy Share Image
I believe a man is better anchored who has a belief in the Supreme Being. — James Cash Penney Belief Copy Share Image
Luck is always the last refuge of laziness and incompetence. — James Cash Penney Incompetence Copy Share Image
I learned that all things come to those who wait-provided they hustle while they wait. — James Cash Penney All things Copy Share Image
Intelligence is the effort to do the best you can at your particular job; the quality that gives dignity to that job,… — James Cash Penney Corporations Copy Share Image
How can we expect our children to know and experience the joy of giving unless we teach them that the greater pleasure… — James Cash Penney Art Copy Share Image
The art of effective listening is essential to clear communication, and clear communication is necessary to management success. — James Cash Penney Art Copy Share Image
A merchant who approaches business with the idea of serving the public well has nothing to fear from the competition. — James Cash Penney Business Copy Share Image
In retailing, the formula happens to be a basic liking for human beings, plus integrity, plus industry, plus the ability to see… — James Cash Penney Ability Copy Share Image
The thought in my mind was that I must be a good merchant. If I were a good merchant, the rest would… — James Cash Penney Care Copy Share Image
