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Herbert V. Prochnow Quotes

1897–1998

Herbert Victor Prochnow (May 19, 1897 – September 29, 1998) was a U.S. banking executive, noted toastmaster, and writer during the middle 20th century. As Vice President of the First National Bank of Chicago, Prochnow wrote several popular books on public speaking.

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The trouble with opportunity is that it always comes disguised as hard work.

Speaker's Handbook of Epigrams and Witticisms (1955)

The fellow who never makes a mistake takes his orders from one who does.

Speaker's Handbook of Epigrams and Witticisms (1955)

Progress is largely a matter of discarding old worries and taking on new ones.

Speaker's Handbook of Epigrams and Witticisms (1955)

A visitor from Mars could easily pick out the civilized nations. They have the best implements of war.

Speaker's Handbook of Epigrams and Witticisms (1955)

Circus: an entertaining performance in competition with the human race.

Speaker's Handbook of Epigrams and Witticisms (1955)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Herbert V. Prochnow (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.