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American golfer, Birth: 20-3-1856, Death: 21-3-1915
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In the past the man has been first; in the future the system must be first. This in no sense, however, implies that great men are not needed. On the contrary, the first object of any good system must be that of developing first-class men; and under systematic management the best man rises to the top more certainly and more rapidly than ever before.
Frederick Winslow Taylor

2.
Hardly a competent workman can be found who does not devote a considerable amount of time to studying just how slowly he can work and still convince his employer that he is going at a good pace.
Frederick Winslow Taylor

3.
In the past the man has been first; in the future the system must be first.
Frederick Winslow Taylor

4.
The man who is ... physically able to handle pig-iron and is sufficiently ... stupid to choose this for his occupation is rarely able to comprehend the science of handling pig-iron
Frederick Winslow Taylor

5.
It's easier to make a reporter into an economist than an economist into a reporter.
Frederick Winslow Taylor

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6.
(Walls) show that politicians have reached the end of their ideas about what to do about a difficult situation with a neighbor. ... They can't think what else to do.
Frederick Winslow Taylor

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In the early stages of wealth, up to 10 years after individuals became very rich, they display a bit of reluctance to spend money. It's a lot easier rationalizing spending a lot for a house.
Frederick Winslow Taylor

8.
Tell him to go to hell.
Frederick Winslow Taylor

Quote Topics by Frederick Winslow Taylor: Men Knowledge Hell Firsts Wealth Past Difficult Situations Doe Thinking Mature Economist Easier Stupid Presidential Learning House Years Time Wall Work Self Sufficient Self Reporters Pigs Go To Hell
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I am a complete, mature, self-sufficient being.
Frederick Winslow Taylor