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Above all, we wish to avoid having a dissatisfied customer. We consider our customers a part of our organization, and read more
Above all, we wish to avoid having a dissatisfied customer. We consider our customers a part of our organization, and we want them to feel free to make any criticism they see fit in regard to our merchandise or service. Sell practical, tested merchandise at reasonable profit, treat your customers like human beings -- and they will always come back.
Throughout history, poverty is the normal condition of man. Advances which permit this norm to be exceeded- here and there, read more
Throughout history, poverty is the normal condition of man. Advances which permit this norm to be exceeded- here and there, now and then- are the work of an extremely small minority, frequently despised, often condemned, and almost always opposed by all right-thinking people. Whenever this tiny minority is kept from creating, or (as sometimes happens) is driven out of a society, the people then slip back into abject poverty.This is known as "bad luck.".
The principles applied in economic processes are general social principles.
The principles applied in economic processes are general social principles.
A fool and his money are soon parted. - Five Hundred Points of Good Husbandry.
A fool and his money are soon parted. - Five Hundred Points of Good Husbandry.
Our whole evolution up to this point shows that human groups spontaneously evolve patterns of behavior, as well as patterns read more
Our whole evolution up to this point shows that human groups spontaneously evolve patterns of behavior, as well as patterns of training people for that behavior, which tend on balance to lead people to create rather than destroy. Humans are, on net balance, builders rather than destroyers.
This is a test. It is only a test. Had it been an actual job, you would have received raises, read more
This is a test. It is only a test. Had it been an actual job, you would have received raises, promotions, and other signs of appreciation.
If your outgo exceeds your income, then your upkeep will be your downfall.
If your outgo exceeds your income, then your upkeep will be your downfall.
Every individual is the architect of his own fortune.
Every individual is the architect of his own fortune.
The saddest thing I can imagine is to get used to luxury.
The saddest thing I can imagine is to get used to luxury.
