Frank Woolworth

Retail Founder American 1852 – 1919

Founded Woolworth's five-and-dime store empire in America.

377 quotes

"A store is only as good as the people who stock its shelves and serve its customers."
Work
"Innovation is not the enemy of tradition; it is tradition's evolution."
Change
"The man who stops learning has already begun to fail."
Knowledge
"Strength is not found in numbers, but in the conviction of purpose."
Strength
"The greatest power in business is the power to serve."
Power
"A contract signed without understanding is a contract signed in darkness."
Truth
"Those who build lasting businesses build them on principles, not just profits."
"The pursuit of happiness through wealth alone is like chasing a shadow."
Happiness
"To be remembered is the truest form of success."
"A man's reputation is more valuable than all his merchandise combined."
"The obstacle in your path is not an obstacle - it is the path."
Perseverance
"Humility is the soil from which greatness grows."
Wisdom
"The future belongs to those bold enough to imagine it."
Imagination
"Commerce without conscience is merely theft with a price tag."
Justice
"To serve others is to serve yourself, for their success becomes your legacy."
Kindness
"The voice of the customer is the voice of truth in business."
Leadership
"Despair is a luxury a dreamer cannot afford."
Hope
"The man who works with his hands builds only his day; the man who builds with ideas builds his future."
Imagination
"Peace of mind comes not from what you have, but from what you've given."
Peace
"Beauty in business is found in simplicity and efficiency."
Beauty
"Every closed door is an invitation to find a better one."
"The richest man is not the one with the most money, but the one with the most contentment."
Gratitude
"To lead others, you must first lead yourself towards excellence."
Leadership
"The foundation of trust is built one honest word at a time."
Relationships
"Adventure in business means risking comfort for growth."
Adventure
"A question asked is a seed planted; the answer is merely the harvest."
Education
"Technology serves man; man must never become the servant of technology."
Technology
"The past teaches us; the present defines us; the future awaits those who dare."
History
"In the marketplace of ideas, the best ones rise like cream to the surface."
Philosophy
"The art of negotiation is the art of understanding what matters most to the other party."
Wisdom