One of the indictments of civilizations is that happiness and intelligence are so rarely found in the same person.
WILLIAM FEATHEROne of the indictments of civilizations is that happiness and intelligence are so rarely found in the same person.
WILLIAM FEATHERNext to a sincere compliment, I think I like a well-deserved and honest rebuke.
WILLIAM FEATHERThe reward of energy, enterprise and thrift is taxes.
WILLIAM FEATHERAn idea isn’t worth much until a man is found who has the energy and ability to make it work.
WILLIAM FEATHERWhen lying, be emphatic and indignant, thus behaving like your children.
WILLIAM FEATHERAny man who makes a speech more than six times a year is bound to repeat himself, not because he has little to say, but because he wants applause and the old stuff gets it.
WILLIAM FEATHERWe always admire the other person more after we’ve tried to do his job.
WILLIAM FEATHERIf you’re naturally kind, you attract a lot of people you don’t like.
WILLIAM FEATHERThe tragedy is that so many have ambition and so few have ability.
WILLIAM FEATHERWhen ordering lunch, the big executives are just as indecisive as the rest of us.
WILLIAM FEATHERBeware of the person who can’t be bothered by details.
WILLIAM FEATHERSuccess seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go.
WILLIAM FEATHERDon’t let ambition get so far ahead that it loses sight of the job at hand.
WILLIAM FEATHERNot a tenth of us who are in business are doing as well as we could if we merely followed the principles that were known to our grandfathers.
WILLIAM FEATHERTemporary success can be achieved in spite of lack of other fundamental qualities, but no advancements can be maintained without hard work.
WILLIAM FEATHERFinishing a good book is like leaving a good friend.
WILLIAM FEATHER