A merchant who approaches business with the idea of serving the public well has nothing to fear from the competition.

The Golden Rule finds no limit of application in business.

I do not believe in excuses. I believe in hard work as the prime solvent of life's problems.

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.

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.

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

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.