William Feather
William Feather
William A. Featherwas an American publisher and author, based in Cleveland, Ohio...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAuthor
Date of Birth25 August 1889
CountryUnited States of America
busy happiest notice people whether
The happiest people are those who are too busy to notice whether or not they are or not.
people human-nature terrible
It must be terrible to have to live among people and not like human nature.
people want pressure
The superiority of the American system is eloquently proved by the pressure of people who want to crash our borders.
mean-people waste injustice
Every social injustice is not only cruel, but it is economic waste.
people trying individual
We all know that the nation can't divide more than the people produce, but as individuals we try to get more than our share and that's how we get ahead.
work land people
If people really liked to work, we'd still be plowing the land with sticks and transporting goods on our backs.
people possibility contemplating
Success is seldom achieved by people who contemplate the possibility of failure
education mean people
In ability choice education finance majorities people understanding voting A lot of voters always cast their ballot for the candidate who seems to them to be one of the people. That means he must have the same superstitions, the same unbalanced prejudices, and the same lack of understanding of public finances that are characteristic of the majority. A better choice would be a candidate who has a closer understanding and a better education than the majority. Too much voting is based on affability rather than on ability.
giving people advice
Giving advice isn't as risky as people say. Few ever take it anyway.
blow people forgiving
Blow your own horn loud. If you succeed, people will forgive your noise; if you fail, they'll forget it.
people busy too-busy
The happiest people are those who are too busy to notice whether they are or not.
self-confidence people delay
Conditions are never just right. People who delay action until all factors are favourable do nothing.
people kind ifs
If you're naturally kind, you attract a lot of people you don't like.
amount depend kicked man unless
Unless a man is kicked around a little, you can't really depend on him to amount to anything.