J. Peterman

"I've never retired because a man of vision never rests."

"Dreams are the blueprint for reality in business and life."

"A good laugh makes any business meeting better."

"The catalog is beautiful because it reflects beautiful thinking."

"I don't fear death because I've lived fully through my work."

"The catalog will outlive me because it's built to last."

"Every obstacle is an opportunity to innovate."

"I'm grateful for every customer and every chance to serve."

"The catalog is the only thing standing between civilization and chaos."

"A man's got to know his merchandise."

"I don't think the public needs to know about our personal lives."

"Quality and taste - these are the cornerstones of the Peterman Organization."

"Life is about the details. Get the details right, and everything else follows."

"A good description can change a man's life."

"We're not in the business of selling products - we're selling experiences."

"Honesty is the best policy, particularly in business."

"Fashion is a language. Learn to speak it fluently."

"The written word has power that photographs can never capture."

"Sometimes the most important thing is knowing when to listen."

"I've traveled the world. I've seen things. And I've learned that people are fundamentally the same everywhere."

"A catalog is a symphony of commerce and culture."

"Never underestimate the power of a well-crafted sentence."

"The secret to success is never showing your hand too early."

"I believe in the American dream - and the American catalog."

"Time is precious. Don't waste it on mediocrity."

"Adventure is out there for those brave enough to seek it."

"A man is only as good as his word."

"The imagination is humanity's greatest asset."

"Fear is just an excuse for the weak-willed."

"Success requires discipline and dedication."