Frederick W. Taylor

"The future of industry rests on the principles of scientific management."

"No man should work so hard that he harms his health."

"Progress requires courage and the willingness to abandon old ways."

"The measure of a manager is not the output but the development of his people."

"All progress rests upon the foundation of honest and hard work."

"The world advances through the dedication of those who refuse to accept mediocrity."

"A fair day's work deserves a fair day's pay and not a penny less."

"The most important investment a company can make is in the education of its workers."

"Scientific principles applied to human labor will revolutionize industry."

"The worker who understands the why will do better work than the worker who knows only the how."

"Good management is a science that can be learned and applied."

"The greatest advantage comes from systematic improvement."

"A man's true worth is measured by his contribution to society."

"The future of labor depends on the establishment of fair principles."

"Efficiency and humanity need not be in conflict."

"The task before us is to eliminate waste in all its forms."

"Knowledge combined with action produces results."

"The worker is a human being and must be treated as such."

"Good management requires both heart and mind."

"The age of guesswork in industry must end."

"Success belongs to those who prepare for it."

"The proper organization of work is the foundation of prosperity."

"A leader's greatest power is his ability to inspire confidence."

"The man who never made a mistake never tried anything new."

"Progress in industry means progress for all society."

"The principle of reciprocity must govern the relationship between employer and employee."

"Sound management practices benefit everyone involved."

"The future will be shaped by those who master the science of organization."

"Work is the price of progress and prosperity."

"Every man has the capacity for self-improvement."