Maxioms by B. C. Forbes
The be-all and end-all of life should not be to get rich, but to enrich the world. -B. C. Forbes.
The be-all and end-all of life should not be to get rich, but to enrich the world. -B. C. Forbes.
I've never known any human being, high or humble, who ever regretted, when nearing life's end, having done kindly deeds. read more
I've never known any human being, high or humble, who ever regretted, when nearing life's end, having done kindly deeds. But I have known more than one millionaire who became haunted by the realization that they had led selfish lives. -B. C. Forbes.
The human being who lives only for himself finally reaps nothing but unhappiness. Selfishness corrodes. Unselfishness ennobles, satisfies. Don't put read more
The human being who lives only for himself finally reaps nothing but unhappiness. Selfishness corrodes. Unselfishness ennobles, satisfies. Don't put off the joy derivable from doing helpful, kindly things for others.
Difficulties should act as a tonic. They should spur us to greater exertion.
Difficulties should act as a tonic. They should spur us to greater exertion.
Better to be occasionally cheated than perpetually suspicious.
Better to be occasionally cheated than perpetually suspicious.
