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It is surprising, in the welter of questions that one gets at (AGMs), how few actually relate to the performance read more
It is surprising, in the welter of questions that one gets at (AGMs), how few actually relate to the performance of the company, or the decisions taken by the board in particular areas.
The creditor hath a better memory than the debtor.
The creditor hath a better memory than the debtor.
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.
Usually the greatest boasters are the smallest workers. The deep rivers pay a larger tribute to the sea than shallow read more
Usually the greatest boasters are the smallest workers. The deep rivers pay a larger tribute to the sea than shallow brooks, and yet empty themselves with less noise.
The morality of compromise' sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men read more
The morality of compromise' sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men don't compromise, it is said, and principles should never be compromised. I shall argue that strong men, conversely, know when to compromise and that all principles can be compromised to serve a greater principle.
An economist's guess is liable to be as good as anybody else's.
An economist's guess is liable to be as good as anybody else's.
You read a book from beginning to end. You run a business the opposite way. You start with the end, read more
You read a book from beginning to end. You run a business the opposite way. You start with the end, and then you do everything you must to reach it.
Budgets are for cutting, that's why you set them.
Budgets are for cutting, that's why you set them.
When people go to work, they shouldn't have to leave their hearts at home.
When people go to work, they shouldn't have to leave their hearts at home.
