Frank Woolworth

Retail Founder American 1852 – 1919

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

377 quotes

"To motivate others, first ignite the fire within yourself."
Motivation
"A satisfied customer is worth more than a thousand pieces of advertising."
Success
"The kind word spoken in business is an investment that always returns dividends."
Kindness
"To understand human nature is to hold the key to commerce."
Philosophy
"Every person who enters your store carries stories; treat them with the reverence their stories deserve."
Kindness
"The measure of a businessman is not his wealth, but his wisdom."
Wisdom
"To persist when all others quit is to taste the sweetest victory."
Perseverance
"The heart of commerce beats with the pulse of human desire."
"A man who cannot admit his mistakes is a man who cannot grow."
"The secret door to success is opened with the key of hard work."
Work
"To be inspired is to be alive; to inspire others is to be immortal."
Inspiration
"The true wealth of a man is measured in the respect he commands."
"In solitude, a man discovers who he truly is; in society, he learns who he can become."
Solitude
"The best invention is one that solves a problem no one else saw coming."
Creativity
"A merchant's heart must be both bold and patient."
"To forgive in business is to free yourself from the chains of resentment."
Peace
"The greatest teacher is experience, and the greatest students are those who learn from others' experiences."
Education
"A vision without execution is merely a daydream."
Dreams
"The power of suggestion is mightier than the power of demand."
Wisdom
"To build something lasting, one must be willing to build it slowly."
Perseverance
"The quality of your product is the truest form of advertising."
Success
"A man's prayers are answered through his own determination."
Faith
"To understand failure is to understand the path to success."
Courage
"The small kindness shown today becomes the great loyalty earned tomorrow."
Kindness
"In the game of business, integrity is the trump card that wins every hand."
Truth
"To dream of greatness and work towards it is to live a life of purpose."
Motivation
"The customer's smile is the merchant's greatest reward."
Happiness
"A leader who does not listen is merely a tyrant with a title."
Leadership
"The pursuit of knowledge is the pursuit of power that never fades."
Knowledge
"To adapt is to survive; to innovate is to thrive."
Change