When real words of wisdom are created they can have an impact that lasts for decades. One of my favorite sources for inspirational quotes comes from the collection of books written by Elbert Hubbard, an American author who died in the early 1920's and a close friend of Dale Carnegie. I consider myself fortunate to have quite an extensive collection of his works. Whenever you need a quote or two to inform or motivate someone, try using some of Elbert's.
? Do unto others as though you were the others.
? Folks who never do any more than they get paid for never get paid for any more than they do.
? Never explain. Your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.
? It is foolish to say sharp hasty things, but it is a great deal more foolish to write 'em. When a man sends you an impudent letter, sit right down and give it back to him with interest 10 times compounded, and then throw both letters in the wastebasket.
? Initiative is doing the right thing without being told.
? An ounce of loyalty is worth a pound of cleverness.
? God will not look you over for medals, degrees or diplomas, but for scars.
? The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.
? We help ourselves only as we help others.
? Give me the man who, instead of always telling you what should be done, goes ahead and does it.
? Education is an achievement, not a bequest.
? When you recognize a thing in the outside world it is because it was yours already.
? Caste is a Chinese wall that shuts people in, as well as out.
? There are six requisites in every happy marriage. The first is faith and the remaining five are confidence.
? Women need education so they may be a better companion for man, for all strong men are educated by women. (Hillary Clinton's favorite.)
? Do your work with your whole heart and you will succeed, there is so little competition.
? A retentive memory may be a good thing, but the ability to forget is the true token of greatness.
I think you can see why Elbert and I hit it off. I was saddened to see his books were last reprinted in 1923 and that he and his wife were lost when the Lusitania was torpedoed and sunk on May 7, 1915. However, I consider it an honor and a duty to be able to share these pearls of wisdom with you today.
? Do unto others as though you were the others.
? Folks who never do any more than they get paid for never get paid for any more than they do.
? Never explain. Your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.
? It is foolish to say sharp hasty things, but it is a great deal more foolish to write 'em. When a man sends you an impudent letter, sit right down and give it back to him with interest 10 times compounded, and then throw both letters in the wastebasket.
? Initiative is doing the right thing without being told.
? An ounce of loyalty is worth a pound of cleverness.
? God will not look you over for medals, degrees or diplomas, but for scars.
? The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.
? We help ourselves only as we help others.
? Give me the man who, instead of always telling you what should be done, goes ahead and does it.
? Education is an achievement, not a bequest.
? When you recognize a thing in the outside world it is because it was yours already.
? Caste is a Chinese wall that shuts people in, as well as out.
? There are six requisites in every happy marriage. The first is faith and the remaining five are confidence.
? Women need education so they may be a better companion for man, for all strong men are educated by women. (Hillary Clinton's favorite.)
? Do your work with your whole heart and you will succeed, there is so little competition.
? A retentive memory may be a good thing, but the ability to forget is the true token of greatness.
I think you can see why Elbert and I hit it off. I was saddened to see his books were last reprinted in 1923 and that he and his wife were lost when the Lusitania was torpedoed and sunk on May 7, 1915. However, I consider it an honor and a duty to be able to share these pearls of wisdom with you today.