Herbert V. Prochnow
Herbert V. Prochnow
Herbert Victor Prochnowwas a U.S. banking executive, noted toastmaster, and author during the middle 20th century. As Vice President of the First National Bank of Chicago, Prochnow wrote several popular books on public speaking. He also wrote epigrams and anecdotes that appeared in The Saturday Evening Post and Reader's Digest...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBusinessman
Date of Birth19 May 1897
CountryUnited States of America
two done three
A committee of three gets things done if two dont show up.
thinking two unhappy
A radical thinks two and two makes five. A liberal is more conservative. he knows two and two make four, but he's unhappy about it.
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A great many people mistake opinions for thought.
fellow
The fellow who never makes a mistake takes his orders from one who does.
hard hard-work opportunity
The trouble with opportunity is that it always comes disguised as hard work.
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There is a time when we must firmly choose the course which we will follow or the endless drift of events will make the decision for us.
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You never have to know all the answers because you won't be asked all the questions.
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A visitor from Mars could easily pick out the civilized nations. They have the best implements of war.
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It's strange how few of the world's great problems are solved by people who remember their algebra.
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If you are ignorant, you certainly can get into some interesting arguments.
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Ignorance is a voluntary condition.
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The home is where part of the family waits until the others are through with the car.
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A great many people mistake opinions for thoughts.
humility responsibility pride
If you would like to live in a community in which you may have pride, then dedicate yourself in a spirit of humility and your responsibilities in that community.