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1889–1981 United States
William A. Feather (25 August 1889 - 7 January 1981) was an American publisher and author, based in Cleveland, Ohio, where he published The William Feather Magazine.
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I like business because it is the essence of life. Dreams are good, poetical fancies are good, but bread must be baked today, trains must move today, bills must be collected today, payrolls met today.
Most men become successful and famous, not through ambition, but through ability and character.
I like business because it rewards deeds and not words.
I like business because it is competitive.
The kindness lavished on dogs, if evenly distributed, would establish peace on earth.
Featherisms (2008)
Flattery must be pretty thick before anybody objects to it.
A single fact will often spoil an interesting argument.
Featherisms (2008)
Let’s not have any more wars to end all war.
Featherisms (2008)
Setting a good example for children takes all the fun out of middle age.
Beware of the man who won't be bothered with details.
Good Advice (1993)
The philosophy behind much advertising is based on the old observation that every man is really two men - the man he is and the man he wants to be.
The petty economies of the rich are just as amazing as the silly extravagances of the poor.
The trouble with a man who takes his time is that he takes your time, too.
Featherisms (2008)
If you do not have the capacity for happiness with a little money, great wealth will not bring it to you.
The way to get things done is to have a good assistant.
In closing a deal, what you don’t say may be more helpful than what you do say.
A clear conscience doesn’t mean anything if you haven’t any conscience.
Featherisms (2008)
Uneasy lies the head that ignores a telephone call late at night.
A tinfoil wrapper doesn’t make a bum cigar taste any better.
Featherisms (2008)
The most difficult jobs look easy until you try to do them.
Featherisms (2008)
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