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Quotes by B. C. Forbes

B. C. Forbes

A shady business never yields a sunny life.

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.

The man who has won millions at the cost of his conscience is a failure.

The man who has done his level best... is a success, even though the world may write him down a failure.

Christmas is a tonic for our souls. It moves us to think of others rather than of ourselves. It directs our thoughts to giving.

Work is the meat of life, pleasure the dessert.

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.

The truth doesnt hurt unless it ought to.

Jealousy... is a mental cancer.

It is only the farmer who faithfully plants seeds in the Spring, who reaps a harvest in the Autumn.

Real riches are the riches possessed inside.

He best keeps from anger who remembers that God is always looking upon him.