Frederick W. Taylor

"The foundation of industry is the honest effort of honest men."

"Understanding the nature of work is the key to progress."

"A man will rise to the level of responsibility given to him."

"The future belongs to those who understand systems and principles."

"Work done with pride is work done well."

"The elimination of unnecessary motion is the elimination of waste."

"Every job can be broken down into its component parts and improved."

"The worker's satisfaction comes from doing a job well."

"Management must be willing to invest in improvement."

"The principles that work for industry work for all of life."

"A clear plan executed well beats a vague hope every time."

"The study of work is the study of life itself."

"Proper training is the foundation of all effective work."

"The manager's role is to enable his workers to succeed."

"To improve a system, one must first understand it completely."

"The greatest achievement is the steady improvement of all things."

"A worker well-suited to his task becomes an artist in his trade."

"The principles of science apply as much to human work as to nature."

"Consistency in execution produces consistency in results."

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

"A man's worth is measured by the quality of his work."

"The reward for good work should be commensurate with the effort."

"Understanding beats assumption in all matters of work."

"The role of management is to create conditions for success."

"Where there is system, there is progress."

"The study of methods leads to the improvement of all things."

"A well-organized effort will overcome great obstacles."

"The principles of good management are universal principles."

"Effort applied systematically becomes powerful."

"To lead men, one must first understand them."