B. C. Forbes

Journalist

1880-05-14 – 1954-05-06

B. C. Forbes was a Scottish-born financial journalist and the founder of Forbes magazine. He became an influential business publisher in the United States in the first half of the 20th century.

Quotes by B. C. Forbes

He best keeps from anger who remembers that God is always looking upon him.
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It is only the farmer who faithfully plants seeds in the Spring, who reaps a harvest in the Autumn.
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Better to be occasionally cheated than perpetually suspicious.
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Christmas is a tonic for our souls. It moves us to think of others rather than of ourselves. It directs our thoughts to giving.
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Difficulties should act as a tonic. They should spur us to greater exertion.
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There is more credit and satisfaction in being a first-rate truck driver than a tenth-rate executive.
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History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats.
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A shady business never yields a sunny life.
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The bargain that yields mutual satisfaction is the only one that is apt to be repeated.
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If the deal isn't good for the other party, it isn't good for you.
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Work is the meat of life, pleasure the dessert.
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