Thursday, June 12, 2008

William J. H. Boetcker: Quote for June 12, 2008

  • You 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 lift the wage-earner by pulling down the wage-payer.
  • You cannot help the poor man by destroying the rich.
  • You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than your income.
  • You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.
  • You cannot establish security on borrowed money.
  • You cannot build character and courage by taking away men's initiative and independence.
  • You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves.
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