Responsibility is always a sign of trust.

Luck is always the last refuge of laziness and incompetence.

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

The keystone of successful business is cooperation. Friction retards progress.

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

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.

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