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 …

- Frederick Winslow Taylor

In the past the man has been first; in the future the system must be first.

- Frederick Winslow Taylor

Tell him to go to hell.

- Frederick Winslow Taylor

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 t…

- Frederick Winslow Taylor

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 …

- Frederick Winslow Taylor

(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 …

- Frederick Winslow Taylor

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 …

- Frederick Winslow Taylor

It's easier to make a reporter into an economist than an economist into a reporter.

- Frederick Winslow Taylor

I am a complete, mature, self-sufficient being.

- Frederick Winslow Taylor