B. C. Forbes ( 9 of 9 )
The human being who lives only for himself finally reaps nothing but unhappiness. Selfishness corrodes. Unselfishness ennobles, satisfies. Don't put read more
The human being who lives only for himself finally reaps nothing but unhappiness. Selfishness corrodes. Unselfishness ennobles, satisfies. Don't put off the joy derivable from doing helpful, kindly things for others.
The be-all and end-all of life should not be to get rich, but to enrich the world. -B. C. Forbes.
The be-all and end-all of life should not be to get rich, but to enrich the world. -B. C. Forbes.
I've never known any human being, high or humble, who ever regretted, when nearing life's end, having done kindly deeds. read more
I've never known any human being, high or humble, who ever regretted, when nearing life's end, having done kindly deeds. But I have known more than one millionaire who became haunted by the realization that they had led selfish lives. -B. C. Forbes.
The man who has done his level best... is a success, even though the world may write him down a read more
The man who has done his level best... is a success, even though the world may write him down a failure.
If you don't drive your business, you will be driven out of business.
If you don't drive your business, you will be driven out of business.
It is only the farmer who faithfully plants seeds in the Spring, who reaps a harvest in the Autumn.
It is only the farmer who faithfully plants seeds in the Spring, who reaps a harvest in the Autumn.
He who has faith has... an inward reservoir of courage, hope, confidence, calmness, and assuring trust that all will come read more
He who has faith has... an inward reservoir of courage, hope, confidence, calmness, and assuring trust that all will come out well - even though to the world it may appear to come out most badly.
Better to be occasionally cheated than perpetually suspicious.
Better to be occasionally cheated than perpetually suspicious.
Difficulties should act as a tonic. They should spur us to greater exertion.
Difficulties should act as a tonic. They should spur us to greater exertion.
