J. C. (James Cash) Penney Quotes

A collection of quotes by J. C. (James Cash) Penney.

J.C. (James Cash) Penney (1875-1971) was an American entrepreneur and businessman, best known for founding the J.C. Penney department store chain. Born in Missouri, Penney started his career as a clerk in a local store before eventually opening his own store in 1902. His business grew rapidly, and by 1913, he had established the first J.C. Penney store in Kemmerer, Wyoming. Penney's innovative merchandising strategies and commitment to customer service helped his company expand across the United States. Despite facing financial challenges during the Great Depression, J.C. Penney remained a prominent figure in the retail industry and left a lasting legacy.

I am grateful for all my problems. After each one was overco

I am grateful for all my problems. After each one was overcome, I became stronger and more able to meet those that were still to come. I grew in all my difficulties.

J. C. (James Cash) Penney

Problems

Every business is built on friendship.

Every business is built on friendship.

J. C. (James Cash) Penney

Business

Give me a stock clerk with a goal and I'll give you a man wh

Give me a stock clerk with a goal and I'll give you a man who will make history. Give me a man with no goals and I'll give you a stock clerk.

J. C. (James Cash) Penney

Goals

I would never have amounted to anything were it not for adve

I would never have amounted to anything were it not for adversity. I was forced to come up the hard way.

J. C. (James Cash) Penney

Adversity

Geniuses themselves don't talk about the gift of genius, the

Geniuses themselves don't talk about the gift of genius, they just talk about hard work and long hours.

J. C. (James Cash) Penney

Genius