Marshall Field

"Every customer teaches you something if you're humble enough to learn."

"The art of business is the art of knowing when to lead and when to listen."

"A store reflects the soul of its owner as much as its merchandise."

"Give until it becomes a habit, then watch success follow."

"The strongest currency is trust, and it cannot be counterfeited."

"Innovation is respectful progress, not reckless change."

"A day without growth is a day moving backward."

"The greatest mark you leave is on the hearts of those you've served."

"Business is a marathon run by sprinters, so pace yourself wisely."

"In failure lies the greatest education a merchant can receive."

"The joy of giving creates more wealth than the act of taking ever could."

"A store is not a warehouse; it is a temple of human aspiration."

"Truth in advertising is not just ethical; it is profitable."

"The customer doesn't always know what she wants, but she always knows what she needs."

"Dreams become departments when backed by determination and discipline."

"Elegance in business is simplicity that serves the customer."

"The health of a business is measured by the health of its people."

"Fear of failure has ended more businesses than failure itself."

"A merchant's word should be as firm as the foundation of his store."

"Time is the one inventory that cannot be restocked or discounted."

"The real estate of a retailer is not the building; it is the customer's mind."

"Adventure in business begins the moment you stop following and start leading."

"Imagination fills the gap between what is and what could be in commerce."

"Peace in business comes from knowing you've acted with honor."

"The power of a smile costs nothing but can yield everything."

"Justice in pricing is justice in the soul of your enterprise."

"Solitude is where the best business ideas are born."

"A great merchant is part philosopher, part poet, part warrior."

"The freedom to succeed comes only after the discipline to prepare."

"Nature teaches commerce its greatest lesson: growth requires seasons of rest."