To the end of his life he gave the finishing touch to each of his instruments, and would trust it to no one else.
He permitted no irregularity in workmanship or sales, and was characterized by simplicity, transparency, and straightforwardness.
He distanced all competitors.

Chickering's name was such a power that one piano-maker had his name changed to Chickering by the Massachusetts legislature, and put it on his pianos; but Jonas Chickering sent a petition to the legislature, and the name was changed back.

Character has a commercial as well as an ethical value.
Joseph M.W.Turner was intended by his father for a barber, but he showed such a taste for drawing that a reluctant permission was given for him to follow art as a profession.

He soon became skilful, but as he lacked means he took anything to do that came in his way, frequently illustrating guide-books and almanacs.

But although the pay was very small the work was never careless.