J. Peterman

"The power of suggestion is underrated in commerce."

"I've always believed that presentation is everything."

"A man's word is his bond, but a contract is better."

"Education is important, but experience is crucial."

"I've built my reputation one satisfied customer at a time."

"The key to happiness is finding what you're passionate about and selling it."

"I respect competition, but I've never feared it."

"A good manager knows when to delegate and when to lead."

"In business, as in life, integrity is everything."

"The catalog represents the best of what we can be."

"I've learned that listening is more valuable than talking."

"Success is built on a foundation of hard work and vision."

"The written word has power that speech can never match."

"I've never been afraid to take a risk if the payoff is worth it."

"A man must know his strengths and play to them."

"The catalog is not just business. It's art."

"I believe in the power of positive thinking and proper marketing."

"A well-crafted sentence can move mountains and merchandise."

"I've learned that money follows passion, not the reverse."

"The health of a business depends on the health of its relationships."

"Adventure isn't just for young men. It's for anyone with vision."

"Imagination is the currency of successful business."

"Technology should serve business, not the other way around."

"History teaches us that quality never goes out of style."

"A philosopher and a businessman aren't so different."

"The best literature is advertising that doesn't feel like advertising."

"I've always believed that ethics are not a liability, they're an asset."

"War in business is fought with ideas, not ammunition."

"A motivated employee is a productive employee."

"Inspiration strikes those who work hard enough to find it."