William Feather

It's not the increasing competition; it's going back to real work that most of us complain about.

— William Feather

The petty economies of the rich are just as amazing as the silly extravagances of the poor.

— William Feather

If you don't take it for granted that the other man will do his job, you're not an executive.

— William Feather

Books open your mind, broaden your mind, and strengthen you as nothing else can.

— William Feather

Some people are making such thorough preparation for rainy days that they aren't enjoying today's sunshine.

— William Feather

Most of us regard good luck as our right, and bad luck as a betrayal of that right.

— William Feather

The prizes go to those who meet emergencies successfully. And the way to meet emergencies is to do each daily task the…

— William Feather

Some of us might find happiness if we quit struggling so desperately for it.

— William Feather

In many lines of wok, it isn't how much you do that counts, but how much you do well and how often…

— William Feather

The happiest people are those who are too busy to notice whether they are or not.

— William Feather

If you do the best you can, you will find, nine times out of ten, that you have done as well as…

— William Feather

The sweaty players in the game of life always have more fun than the supercilious spectators.

— William Feather

One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure.

— William Feather

Blow your own horn loud. If you succeed, people will forgive your noise; if you fail, they'll forget it.

— William Feather

We always admire the other person more after we've tried to do his job.

— William Feather

Men do their hardest work at the bottom of the ladder, not at the top.

— William Feather

A baseball game is twice as much fun if you're seeing it on the company's time.

— William Feather

When a woman wears a low-cut gown, what does she expect you to do: look or not look?

— William Feather

A hotel isn't like a home, but it's better than being a house guest.

— William Feather

“Setting a good example for children takes all the fun out of middle age.”

— William Feather

Finishing a good book is like leaving a good friend.

— William Feather

That they may have a little peace, even the best dogs are compelled to snarl occasionally.

— William Feather

Everybody knows how to utter a complaint, but few can express a graceful compliment.

— William Feather

Almost any idea is good if a man has ability and is willing to work hard. The best idea is worthless if…

— William Feather

One of the indictments of civilizations is that happiness and intelligence are so rarely found in the same person.

— William Feather

Temporary success can be achieved in spite of lack of other fundamental qualities, but no advancements can be maintained without hard work.

— William Feather

Successful salesmen, authors, executives and workmen of every sort need patience. The great liability of youth is not inexperience but impatience.

— William Feather

The big things that come our way are ... the fruit of seeds planted in the daily routine of our work.

— William Feather

Of all the young men in America only a few hundred can get into major league baseball, and of these only a…

— William Feather

“Beware the person who won't be bothered with details.”

— William Feather

Know and believe in yourself and what others think won't disturb you.

— William Feather

Few of us get anything without working for it.

— William Feather

Beware of the person who can't be bothered by details.

— William Feather

To make yourself understood you have to think plain and write plain.

— William Feather

I get quiet joy from the observation of anyone who does his job well.

— William Feather