Every man must decide for himself whether he shall master his world or be mastered by it.

No serious-minded man should have time for the mediocre in any phase of his living.

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.

I believe a man is better anchored who has a belief in the Supreme Being.

I will have no man work for me who has not the capacity to become a partner.

Success in business does not depend upon genius. Any young man of ordinary intelligence who is normally sound and not afraid to work should succeed in spite of obstacles and handicaps if he plays the game fairly and keeps everlastingly at it.

No man can climb the ladder of success without first placing his foot on the bottom rung.