James Cash Penney
James Cash Penney
James Cash "J.C." Penney, Jr.was an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the J. C. Penney stores in 1902...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth16 September 1875
CountryUnited States of America
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Give me a stock clerk with a goal and I'll give you a man who will make history. Give me a man with no goals and I'll give you a stock clerk.
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Geniuses themselves don't talk about the gift of genius, they just talk about hard work and long hours.
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I would never have amounted to anything were it not for adversity. I was forced to come up the hard way.
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A merchant who approaches business with the idea of serving the public well has nothing to fear from the competition.
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The well-satisfied customer will bring the repeat sale that counts.
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The best way to stop a bad habit is never to begin it.
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The Golden Rule finds no limit of application in business.
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Honor bespeaks worth. Confidence begets trust. Service brings satisfaction. Cooperation proves the quality of leadership.
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I believe in trusting men, not only once but twice - in giving a failure another chance.
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They serve best who give most of themselves. Self is forgotten by the one who serves, for such a one rejoices to see success coming to others through his or her efforts.
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Responsibilities are given to him on whom trust rests. Responsibility is always a sign of trust.
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Exchange ideas frequently.
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The public is not greatly interested in saving a little money on a purchase at the expense of service.
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No business can succeed in any great degree without being properly organized.