Frederick Winslow Taylor Quotes & Sayings

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

Tell him to go to hell. — 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 rationalizing spending a lot for a house. — Frederick Winslow Taylor

When, however the elements of this [book] such as time study, functional formanaship etc, are used without being accompanied by the true philosophy of management, the results are in many cases disastrous. And, unfortunately, even [when those] who are throughly in sympathy ... undertake to change too rapidly ... they frequently meet with serious trouble, and sometimes with strikes, followed by failure. — 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 the science of handling pig-iron — 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 what else to do. — Frederick Winslow Taylor

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