Chicago, IL…Marshall Field, August 18, 1834 – January 16, 1906 was an American entrepreneur and the founder of Marshall Field and Company.

“A man with a surplus can control circumstances, but a man without a surplus is controlled by them, and often has no opportunity to exercise judgment.”

“Goodwill is the only asset that competition cannot undersell or destroy.”

“Right or wrong, the customer is always right.”

“Give the lady what she wants!”