This list came from a London factory manager during the early days of the Industrial Revolution
1. Don’t lie. It wastes my time and yours. I am sure to catch you in the end and that is the wrong end. 2. Watch your work – not the clock. A long day’s work makes a long day short and a short day’s work makes my face long. 3. Give me more than I expect and I will give you more than you expect. I can afford to increase your pay if you increase my profits. 4. You owe so much to yourself that you cannot afford to owe anybody else. Keep out of debt or keep out of my shops.
