B. C. Forbes Quotes

Books are like a mirror. If an ass looks in, you can't expect an angel to look out.

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

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.

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.

If you don't drive your business, you will be driven out of business.

It is surprising, in the welter of questions that one gets at (AGMs), how few actually relate to the performance of the company, or the decisions taken by the board in particular areas.

Jealousy... is a mental cancer.

Real riches are the riches possessed inside.

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

There is more credit and satisfaction in being a first-rate truck driver than a tenth-rate executive.

To make headway, improve your head.