Quotes by Herbert V. Prochnow

About Herbert V. Prochnow:

Herbert Victor Prochnow was a U.S. banking executive, noted toastmaster, and author during the middle 20th Century. As Vice President of the First National Bank of Chicago, Prochnow wrote several popular books on public speaking. He also wrote epigrams and anecdotes that appeared in The Saturday Evening Post and Reader's Digest.
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A visitor from Mars could easily pick out the civilized nations. They have the best implements of war.

Herbert V. Prochnow

When better business decisions are made, economists won't make them.

Herbert V. Prochnow

A great many people mistake opinions for thought.

Herbert V. Prochnow

You may be sorry that you spoke, sorry you stayed or went, sorry you won or lost, sorry so much was spent. But as you go through life, you'll find - you're never sorry you were kind.

Herbert V. Prochnow

A city is a large community where people are lonesome together.

Herbert V. Prochnow

You never have to know all the answers because you won't be asked all the questions.

Herbert V. Prochnow

If you are ignorant, you certainly can get into some interesting arguments.

Herbert V. Prochnow

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

Herbert V. Prochnow

There is a time when we must firmly choose the course which we will follow or the endless drift of events will make the decision for us.

Herbert V. Prochnow

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

Herbert V. Prochnow

Author Bio

  • NameHerbert V. Prochnow
  • DescriptionAmerican businessman
  • BornMay 19, 1897
  • DiedSeptember 29, 1998
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionWriter