Frederick Winslow Taylor Quotes

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  • 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

    Stupid   Men   Pigs  
    Frederick Winslow Taylor (2004). “Scientific Management”, Routledge
  • 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 (2016). “The Principles of Scientific Management”, p.6, Cosimo Classics
  • It's easier to make a reporter into an economist than an economist into a reporter.

  • 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.

    Time   Work   Doe  
    Frederick Winslow Taylor (1947). “Scientific Management, Comprising Shop Management: The Principles of Scientific Management [and] Testimony Before the Special House Committee”, New York, Harper
  • (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.

  • 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.

    Years   House   Wealth  
  • In the past the man has been first; in the future the system must be first.

    Past   Men   Firsts  
    Frederick Winslow Taylor (2016). “The Principles of Scientific Management”, p.6, Cosimo Classics
  • I am a complete, mature, self-sufficient being.

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