William J. H. BoetckerThe 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.371Life
William J. H. BoetckerMost 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 kn… ▶372Humanity
William J. H. BoetckerThe man who is worthy of being a leader of men will never complain about the stupidity of his helpers, the ingratitude of mankind nor the inappreciation of the public. These are a… ▶373HumanityLifePolitics
William J. H. BoetckerThe individual activity of one man with backbone will do more than a thousand men with a mere wishbone.374Thought
William J. H. BoetckerThat 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.374Humanity
William J. H. BoetckerYou cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than your income. ✨ The Industrial Decalogue (1916). These ten cannots are frequently, but falsely, attributed to Abraham Lin… ▶375Reflection
William J. H. BoetckerThink in the name of Almighty God. We must first have a worldwide awakening of the public conscience, a spiritual revival, a moral regeneration, before there can be permanent peac… ▶366HumanityLovePolitics
William J. H. BoetckerSeven national crimes: 1. I don't think. 2. I don't know. 3. I don't care. 4. I am too busy. 5. I leave well enough alone. 6. I have no time to read and find out. 7. I am not inte… ▶313ReadingThoughtTime
William J. H. BoetckerWe will never have real safety and security for wage earners unless we provide for safety and security for the wage payers and wage savers.357Truth
William J. H. BoetckerMen will get no more out of life than they put into it.292Life
William J. H. BoetckerYou cannot raise a man up by calling him down.358Reading
William J. H. BoetckerThe difficulties and struggles of today are but the price we must pay for the accomplishments and victories of tomorrow.281Hope
William J. H. BoetckerNever 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 your… ▶3510HumanityThought
William J. H. BoetckerYour success depends mainly upon what you think of yourself and whether you believe in yourself.283Thought
William J. H. BoetckerFreedom of press and freedom of speech: What a blessing for a country while in the hands of honest, patriotic men; what a curse if in the hands of designing demagogues.339Truth
William J. H. BoetckerTrue religion is not a mere doctrine, something that can be taught, but is a way of life. A life in community with God. It must be experienced to be appreciated. A life of service… ▶252LifeTruth
William J. H. BoetckerIf 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.253Humor
William J. H. BoetckerYou cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. ✨ The Industrial Decalogue (1916). These ten cannots are frequently, but falsely, attributed to Abraham Lincoln.253Thought
William J. H. BoetckerYou cannot lift the wage earner by pulling down the wage payer.3210Humor
William J. H. BoetckerTrue religion... is giving and finding one's happiness by bringing happiness into the lives of others.265Truth
William J. H. BoetckerYou cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot help small men by tearing down big men. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot lif… ▶265Humor
William J. H. BoetckerYou cannot establish sound security on borrowed money. ✨ Ten Cannots. Book by William J. H. Boetcker, 1916.309Reading
William J. H. BoetckerConfidence is the foundation for all business relations. The degree of confidence a man has in others, and the degree of confidence others have in him, determines a man's standing… ▶221Thought
William J. H. BoetckerAnd you cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they can and should do for themselves. ✨ Ten Cannots. Book by William J. H. Boetcker, 1916.233Reading
William J. H. BoetckerNever mind what others do; do better than yourself, beat your own record from day to day, and you are a success.222Thought
William J. H. BoetckerNo man will succeed unless he is ready to face and overcome difficulties and prepared to assume responsibilities.234Reading
William J. H. BoetckerYou can succeed if nobody else believes it, but you will never succeed if you don't believe in yourself.201Philosophy
William J. H. BoetckerIf 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.202Time
William J. H. BoetckerIt is better to displease the people by doing what you know is right.225Humanity
William J. H. BoetckerYour greatness is measured by your kindness.193Politics
