John Henry Patterson Quotes

United States, Businessman
December 13, 1844 – May, 7, 1922.

John Henry Patterson (December 13, 1844 – May 7, 1922) was an industrialist and founder of the National Cash Register Company. He was a businessperson and salesperson.

Before you try to convince anyone else, be sure you are convinced, and if you cannot convince yourself, drop the subject.

John Henry Patterson
Only fools and dead men don't change their minds. Fools won't. Dead men can't.

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- Men
- Mind
- Fool

If you plan your work, you will not find yourself standing on the corner wondering where to go next.

John Henry Patterson
- Wonder
- Next
- Plans
Nothing in business is so valuable as time.

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- Time
- Valuable
An executive is a person who always decides sometimes he decides correctly, but he always decides.

John Henry Patterson
To survive, men and business and corporations must serve.

John Henry Patterson
- Men
- Business
It is only those who do not know how to work that do not love it. To those who do, it is better than play.

John Henry Patterson
- Work
- Know
- Play