Quotes by Wanamaker, John




John Wanamaker (July 11, 1838 - December 12, 1922) was a United States businessman, considered the father of the department store and the father of modern advertising. Wanamaker was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania..

"Do the next thing."

Wanamaker, John on integrity    Share


"When a customer enters my store, forget me. He is king."

Wanamaker, John on leadership    Share

"Courtesy is the one coin you can never have too much of or be stingy with."

Wanamaker, John on manners    Share

"Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don't know which half."

Wanamaker, John on business    Share

"People who cannot find time for recreation are obliged sooner or later to find time for illness."

Wanamaker, John on time    Share

"One may walk over the highest mountain one step at a time."

Wanamaker, John on action
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