Marshall Field Quotes

A collection of quotes by Marshall Field.

Marshall Field (1834-1906) was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist. He was the founder of Marshall Field and Company, a prominent department store chain in Chicago. With his innovative retail strategies and commitment to customer service, Field built the company into one of the largest and most successful retailers of its time. He is remembered for revolutionizing the concept of retailing and for his great contributions to the development of Chicago. Marshall Field's philanthropy also left a lasting impact, including his generous donations to educational institutions such as the University of Chicago and the Field Museum of Natural History.

Goodwill is the one and only asset that competition cannot u

Goodwill is the one and only asset that competition cannot undersell or destroy.

Marshall Field

Business

I have tried to make all my acts and commercial moves the re

I have tried to make all my acts and commercial moves the result of definite consideration and sound judgment. There were never any great ventures or risks. I practiced honest, slow-growing business methods, and tried to back them with energy and good system.

Marshall Field

Judgment Judging

Right or wrong, the customer is always right.

Right or wrong, the customer is always right.

Marshall Field

Leadership