J. C. Penney Quotes

J. C. Penney (53)

Birth:	16th September, 1875
Death:	12th February, 1971
Nationality:	American
Profession:	Businessman, Entrepreneur

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• We get real results only in proportion to the real values we give.

  J. C. Penney

• 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.

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• Too many would-be executives are slaves of routine.

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• There’s no better friend to any merchant than a fair competitor.

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• There has never been a time when a career in the Penney Company was not a challenge that brought out the best in a man.

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• Theory is splendid but until put into practice, it is valueless.

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• The well-satisfied customer will bring the repeat sale that counts.

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• 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.

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• The problem with the bronco is to get on and stay on. This is the problem with the Golden Rule-to understand and apply.

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• The men who have furnished me with my greatest inspiration have not been men of wealth, but men of deeds.

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• The keystone of successful business is cooperation. Friction retards progress.

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• The greatest teacher I know is the job itself.

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• The Golden Rule finds no limit of application in business.
  James Cash Penney

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• The five separate fingers are five independent units. Close them and the fist multiplies strength. This is organization.

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• The disciplined are free.

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• The best teamwork comes from men who are working independently toward one goal in unison.

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

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• The art of effective listening is essential to clear communication, and clear communication is necessary to management success.

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

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

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