WIST Quotations

Forbes, Bertie Charles -- (Attributed)

Dave — Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:00:00 +0000

One worthwhile task carried to a successful conclusion is worth half-a-hundred half-finished tasks.

Bertie Charles (B. C.) Forbes (1880-1954) American publisher
(Attributed)

(also attrib. Malcolm Forbes)

Forbes, Bertie Charles -- (Attributed)

Dave — Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:00:00 +0000

Any business arrangement that is not profitable to the other person will in the end prove unprofitable for you. The bargain that yields mutual satisfaction is the only one that is apt to be repeated.

Bertie Charles (B. C.) Forbes (1880-1954) American publisher
(Attributed)

Forbes, Bertie Charles -- Forbes Epigrams (1922)

Dave — Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:00:00 +0000

Don’t forget until too late that the business of life is not business, but living.

Bertie Charles (B. C.) Forbes (1880-1954) American publisher
Forbes Epigrams (1922)
(Source)

Forbes, Bertie Charles -- Forbes Epigrams (1922)

Dave — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 22:22:34 +0000

The man who has done his level best, and who is conscious that he has done his best, is a success.

Bertie Charles (B. C.) Forbes (1880-1954) American publisher
Forbes Epigrams (1922)
(Source)

Forbes, Bertie Charles -- Forbes Epigrams (1922)

Dave — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 22:07:08 +0000

The whole philosophy of life can be summed up in two little words: be kind.

Bertie Charles (B. C.) Forbes (1880-1954) American publisher
Forbes Epigrams (1922)
(Source)

Forbes, Bertie Charles -- Forbes, Issue No. 1 (Sep 1917)

Dave — Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:00:00 +0000

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.

Bertie Charles (B. C.) Forbes (1880-1954) American publisher
Forbes, Issue No. 1 (Sep 1917)
(Source)