If you are going into any manufacturing establishment, don't go there by reason of any influence you may have. Start upon your own merits, and start in some lowly position, no matter what it is. Be a laborer, if you will. I don't know but that is the best way to start. Charles M. Schwab establishmentinfluencelaborer share on social
I will not be in the position of having management dictated to by labor. Charles M. Schwab dictatelabormanagement Change image and share on social
About all that is needed to put the world on its feet are the right qualities of mind and heart on the part of all men. Charles M. Schwab footheartman Change image and share on social
Our efforts must be bent in the direction of convincing the great mass of working people of this country of the necessity of our winning and retaining our place in business and commerce. That place can be won only through the workers' own efforts and through their own efficiency. Charles M. Schwab bendbusinesscommerce share on social
The fundamental principles of prosperity in every country are so well understood that they need but little if any discussion. They are so simple that with the proper cooperative action the American people collectively can easily place this wonderful country of ours in the position that it is so well qualified to hold among the nations of the world. Charles M. Schwab actionamericancollectively share on social
A man will succeed in anything about which he has real enthusiasm, in which he is genuinely interested, provided that he will take more thought about his job than the men working with him. The fellow who sits still and does what he is told will never be told to do big things. Charles M. Schwab bigenthusiasmfellow share on social
I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm among men the greatest asset I possess. The way to develop the best that is in a man is by appreciation and encouragement. Charles M. Schwab abilityappreciationarouse Change image and share on social
Be friends with everybody. When you have friends, you will know there is somebody who will stand by you. Charles M. Schwab friendstand Change image and share on social
Lead the life that will make you kindly and friendly to everyone about you, and you will be surprised what a happy life you will lead. Charles M. Schwab friendlyhappykindly Change image and share on social
When you start in life, if you find you are wrongly placed, don't hesitate to change, but don't change because troubles come up and difficulties arise. You must meet and overcome and conquer them. And in meeting and overcoming and conquering them, you will make yourself stronger for the future. Charles M. Schwab arisechangeconquer share on social