William J. H. Boetcker quotes

That you may retain your self-respect, it is better to displease the people by doing what you know is right, than to temporarily please them by doing what you know is wrong. (William J. H. Boetcker)
You cannot build character and courage by taking away a man's initiative and independence. View quote
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The difficulties and struggles of today are but the price we must pay for the accomplishments and victories of tomorrow. View quote
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The individual activity of one man with backbone will do more than a thousand men with a mere wishbone. View quote
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The more you learn what to do with yourself, and the more you do for others, the more you will learn to enjoy the abundant life. View quote
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Better to be a strong man with a weak point, than to be a weak man without a strong point. A diamond with a flaw is more valuable that a brick without a flaw. View quote
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Your success depends mainly upon what you think of yourself and whether you believe in yourself. View quote
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Never mind what others do; do better than yourself, beat your own record from day to day, and you are a success. View quote
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True religion... is giving and finding one's happiness by bringing happiness into the lives of others. View quote
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You cannot raise a man up by calling him down. View quote
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What a different world this would be if people would listen to those who know more and not merely try to get something from those who have more. (William J. H. Boetcker)
If you want to know how rich you really are, find out what would be left of you tomorrow if you should lose every dollar you own tonight. View quote
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You cannot help little men by tearing down big men. View quote
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You cannot lift the wage earner by pulling down the wage payer. View quote
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You cannot establish sound security on borrowed money. View quote
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We will never have real safety and security for wage earners unless we provide for safety and security for the wage payers and wage savers. View quote
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You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than your income. View quote
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If your business keeps you so busy that you have no time for anything else, there must be something wrong either with you or with your business. View quote
William J. H. Boetcker

William J. H. Boetcker

Occupation: American Clergyman
Born: 1873
Died: 1962
Quotes count: 18