The friendly smile, the word of greeting, are certainly something fleeting and seemingly insubstantial. You can’t take them with you. But they work for good beyond your power to measure their influence. It is the service we are not obliged to give that people value most.

Too many would-be executives are slaves of routine.

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

Theory is splendid but until put into practice, it is valueless.

The best teamwork comes from men who are working independently toward one goal in unison.

It is always the start that requires the greatest effort.

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