87 Quotes by James Cash Penney

Determine to do some thinking for yourself. Don’t live entirely upon the thoughts of others. Don’t be an automaton.

I believe in trusting men, not only once but twice – in giving a failure another chance.

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

Selling is our No. 1 job. Never get away from selling a lot of merchandise personally. The more you sell the more you learn.

No company can afford not to move forward. It may be at the top of the heap today but at the bottom of the heap tomorrow, if it doesn't.

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