Marshall Field

"Dreams are the blueprints; discipline is the construction."

"Humor in business is the balm that heals the wounds of commerce."

"Beauty attracts, but substance keeps the customer returning."

"Even in the descent, a merchant can find seeds of renewal."

"Perseverance is the habit of refusing to quit when quitting is easiest."

"Gratitude is the silent partner in every successful enterprise."

"Creativity without constraints becomes chaos; structure without creativity becomes bureaucracy."

"Justice is not an ideal; it is the daily practice of fair exchange."

"Patience is not inaction; it is deliberate action at the right moment."

"Kindness toward competitors comes from the confidence of your own vision."

"True strength is admitting what you don't know and learning it."

"Fear is the price of growth, not the barrier to it."

"Power without accountability is tyranny; business without ethics is failure."

"Money is the tool; purpose is the builder."

"Health of body and mind is the true wealth of the merchant."

"Adventure awaits those brave enough to leave the well-worn path."

"Imagination is the raw material; execution is the craftsmanship."

"The customer is always right in matters of taste and fact."

"Dedicate yourself to your craft with unwavering commitment."

"A store should be a palace where the people love to go."

"Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention."

"The merchant who does not think of his store as a public institution is short-sighted."

"Give the lady what she wants—and profit will follow."

"A successful business is built on the foundation of trust."

"Treat your employees as you wish to be treated."

"The greatest luxury is providing service that exceeds expectation."

"Innovation is the lifeblood of commerce and culture."

"Money is not the end goal—excellence is the true reward."

"Build something that will outlast your lifetime."

"The merchant's responsibility extends beyond profit to community."