James Cash Penney

I am grateful for all of my problems. After each one was overcome, I became stronger and more able to meet those that were still to come. I grew in all my difficulties.

James Cash Penney

I believe a man is better anchored who has a belief in the supreme being.

James Cash Penney

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

James Cash Penney

I had to pick myself up and get on with it, do it all over again, only even better this time.

James Cash Penney

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

James Cash Penney

In retailing, the formula happens to be a basic liking for human beings, plus integrity, plus industry, plus the ability to see the other fellow’s point of view.

James Cash Penney

Men are not great or small because of their material possessions. They are great or small because of what they are.

James Cash Penney

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

James Cash Penney

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.

James Cash Penney

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

James Cash Penney