John Wanamaker Quotes

United States, Merchant
July 11, 1838 – December, 12, 1922.

John Wanamaker (July 11, 1838 – December 12, 1922) was an American merchant and religious, civic and political figure, considered by some to be a proponent of advertising and a "pioneer in marketing". He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and served as U.S. Postmaster General.

Also known as Religious Leader

It's easy to work for somebody else; all you have to do is show up.

John Wanamaker
- Up
- Work
People who cannot find time for recreation are obliged sooner or later to find time for illness.

John Wanamaker
- People
- Time
Courtesies cannot be borrowed like snow shovels; you must have some of your own.

John Wanamaker
- Snow
Any seeming deception in a statement is costly, not only in the expense of the advertising but in the detrimental effect produced upon the customer, who believes she has been misled.

John Wanamaker
- She
- Deception
I know half the money I spend on advertising is wasted, but I can never find out which half.

John Wanamaker
- Money
It is very vulgar to talk about one's business. Only people like stockbrokers do that, and then merely at dinner parties.

John Wanamaker
- People
- Business