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The thought in my mind was that I must be a good merchant. If I were a good merchant, the rest would probably take care of itself.

James Cash Penney

No matter what his position or experience in life, there is in everyone more latent than developed ability; far more unused than used power.

James Cash Penney

I do not believe in excuses. I believe in hard work as the prime solvent of life's problems.

James Cash Penney

Selling is our No. 1 job. Never get away from selling a lot of merchandise personally. The more you sell the more you learn

James Cash Penney

In setting up a business under the name and meaning of the Golden Rule, I was publicly binding myself, in my business relations, to a principle which had been a real and intimate part of my family upbringing. Our idea was to make money and build business through serving the community with fair dealing and honest value.

James Cash Penney

James Cash Penney

James Cash Penney

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Born: September 16, 1875

Died: February 12, 1971 (aged 95)

Bio: James Cash "J. C." Penney Jr. was an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the J. C. Penney stores in 1902.

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