James Cash Penney

Retail Entrepreneur American 1875 – 1971

Founded J.C. Penney retail chain with ethical business principles.

382 quotes

"A person cannot travel within and stand still without."
Change
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do."
Work
"Peace of mind is the greatest wealth of all."
Peace
"The most valuable thing you can give your children is not money, but your time and attention."
Family
"Success is a journey, not a destination."
Success
"You cannot get ahead while you are getting even."
Wisdom
"Let your light shine before all men."
Inspiration
"The measure of a man is not in what he has, but in what he has accomplished."
Strength
"There is no substitute for hard work and honest effort."
Perseverance
"The future is not something that happens to you; it is something that you create."
Dreams
"Love your fellow man as yourself; this is the law and the prophets."
Love
"Adversity is the price of progress."
Change
"The greatest investment is in human character."
Wisdom
"Do not be afraid to be different; the world needs your unique contribution."
Courage
"Every problem carries within it the seed of an equal or greater opportunity."
Hope
"A man's true measure is his capacity to give, not to get."
Kindness
"The only real failure is the failure to try."
Courage
"Time is the only resource that once spent can never be recovered."
Time
"Build your dreams, or someone will hire you to build theirs."
Dreams
"Let your business dealings be guided by the principle of right action."
Truth
"The world belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
Imagination
"Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to maintain a positive attitude while waiting."
Patience
"The greatest luxury is the freedom to choose your own path."
Freedom
"Remember that every action has a consequence; choose wisely."
Wisdom
"A kind word is never wasted."
Kindness
"The only true limitation is the one you set in your mind."
Power
"Give generously; what you give comes back multiplied."
Gratitude
"The key to success is consistency in small things."
Perseverance
"Do not envy others; emulate them and then surpass them."
Motivation
"Life is a series of choices; choose carefully."
Life