William J. H. Boetcker
William J. H. Boetcker
William John Henry Boetckerwas an American religious leader and influential public speaker...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionClergyman
CountryUnited States of America
men rights graves
Nations begin to dig their own graves when men talk more of human rights and less of human duties.
people trying different
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.
strong men weak-man
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.
believe knowledge men
Most men believe that it would benefit them if they could get a little from those who have more. How much more would it benefit them if they would learn a little from those who know more.
learning want ifs
If you want to earn more - learn more.
ignorance doe looks
Beware of ignorance when in motion; look out for inexperience when in action, and beware of the majority when mentally poisoned with misinformation, for collective ignorance does not become wisdom.
leadership courage freedom
You cannot build character and courage by destroying men's initiative and independence.
men blessing self
For the self-development of men and women it is absolutely necessary that they should be alone with themselves at least one hour each day-to get the blessings of solitude.
greatness men calling
You cannot raise a man up by calling him down.
success struggle accomplishment
The difficulties and struggles of today are but the price we must pay for the accomplishments and victories of tomorrow.
real safety safety-and-security
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.
real believe thinking
Never mind what the 'people' think of you! They may overestimate or underestimate you! Until they discover your real worth, your success depends mainly upon what you think of yourself and whether you believe in yourself. You can succeed if nobody else believes it; but you will never succeed if you don't believe in yourself.
men people democracy
A man is judged by the company he keeps, and a company is judged by the men it keeps, and the people of Democratic nations are judged by the type and caliber of officers they elect.
change heart government
Every so often we hear people clamor for a change. Let's change the Constitution, change the form of Government, change everything for better or worse except to change the only thing that needs changing first: The human heart and our standard of success and human values.