I do not believe in excuses. I believe in hard work as the prime solvent of life's problems. — James Cash Penney Believe 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
Every man must decide for himself whether he shall master his world or be mastered by it. — James Cash Penney Every man 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
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
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
I cannot remember a time when the Golden Rule was not my motto and precept, the torch that guided my footsteps. — James Cash Penney Footsteps 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
They serve best who give most of themselves. Self is forgotten by the one who serves, for such a one rejoices to… — James Cash Penney Best self Copy Share Image
No company can afford not to move forward. It may be at the top of the heap today but at the bottom… — James Cash Penney Bottom 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
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
There has never been a time when a career in the Penney Company was not a challenge that brought out the best… — James Cash Penney Company 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
Honor bespeaks worth. Confidence begets trust. Service brings satisfaction. Cooperation proves the quality of leadership. — James Cash Penney Begets 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
The men who have furnished me with my greatest inspiration have not been men of wealth, but men of deeds. — James Cash Penney Deeds 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 Greatness 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
It is always the start that requires the greatest effort. — James Cash Penney Effort Copy Share Image
Our very living is selling. We are all salespeople. — James Cash Penney Inspirational Copy Share Image
Salesmanship is limitless. Our very living is selling. We are all salespeople. — James Cash Penney Customer Copy Share Image
A store's best advertisement is the service its goods render, for upon such service rest the future, the good-will, of an organization. — James Cash Penney Advertisement Copy Share Image
