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It is not what people do when they work, but what they do when they don't work that causes all their troubles.

William J. H. Boetcker

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William J. H. Boetcker
Age: 88 †
Born: 1873
Born: January 1
Died: 1962
Died: January 1
William John Henry Boetcker
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The man who is worthy of being a leader of men will never complain about the stupidity of his helpers, the ingratitude of mankind nor the inappreciation of the public. These are all a part of the great game of life. To meet them and overcome them and not to go down before them in disgust, discouragement or defeat-that is the final proof of power
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Before you can write a check, you must first make out a deposit slip before you can draw money out of a bank, you must put money into a bank before you are entitled to a living, you must give the world a life if you want to make a first-class living, learn to give the world a first-class life.
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No man will succeed unless he is ready to face and overcome difficulties and prepared to assume responsibilities.
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The more you learn what to do with yourself, and the more you do for others, the more you will learn to enjoy the abundant life.
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The difficulties and struggles of today are but the price we must pay for the accomplishments and victories of tomorrow.
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