That you may retain your self-respect, it is better to displease the people by doing what you know is right, than to temporarily please them by doing what you know is wrong.
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William J. H. Boetcker was an American Presbyterian minister and inspirational speaker, best known for his influential writings on self-reliance and personal responsibility. He gained prominence in the early 20th century through his motivational pamphlets, particularly "The Ten Cannots," which emphasized the importance of individual initiative and ethical values in achieving success. Boetcker's ideas contributed to the development of conservative thought in the United States during his lifetime.
1873–1962·lived 88 years
That you may retain your self-respect, it is better to displease the people by doing what you know is right, than to temporarily please them by doing what you know is wrong.
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