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
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
No man can climb the ladder of success without first placing his foot on the bottom rung. — James Cash Penney Bottom Copy Share Image
Do not primarily train men to work. Train them to serve willingly and intelligently. — James Cash Penney Men Copy Share Image
Men are not great or small because of their material possessions. They are great or small because of what they are. — James Cash Penney Material possessions 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
I learned that all things come to those who wait-provided they hustle while they wait. — James Cash Penney All things Copy Share Image
We can serve our customers well only if our buying jobs are right. You cannot sell if you haven't ordered wanted goods… — James Cash Penney Buying 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
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 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
The five separate fingers are five independent units. Close them and the fist multiplies strength. This is organization. — James Cash Penney Fingers 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 Golden 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
Theory is splendid but until put into practice, it is valueless. — James Cash Penney Practice 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
Responsibilities are given to him on whom trust rests. Responsibility is always a sign of trust. — James Cash Penney Given Copy Share Image
It is the service we are not obliged to give that people value most. — James Cash Penney People 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
Luck is always the last refuge of laziness and incompetence. — James Cash Penney Incompetence Copy Share Image
