William John Henry Boetcker was an American religious leader and influential public speaker.
Born in Hamburg, Germany, he was ordained a Presbyterian minister soon after his arrival in the United States as a young adult. The Rev. Boetcker was ordained in Brooklyn, New York.
He quickly gained attention as an eloquent motivational speaker, and is often regarded today as the forerunner of such contemporary "success coaches" as Anthony Robbins.
True religion... is giving and finding one's happiness by bringing happiness into the lives of others. happiness & religion
Never mind what others do do better than yourself, beat your own record from day to day, and you are a success. success
You cannot build character and courage by destroying men's initiative and independence. courage
Your success depends mainly upon what you think of yourself and whether you believe in yourself. success
There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 sayings from John Millington Synge
3 sayings from John Millington Synge
Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 other thoughts from William Butler Yeats
28 other thoughts from William Butler Yeats
Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 other sayings from Dave Barry
27 other sayings from Dave Barry
We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 views from Winston Churchill
74 views from Winston Churchill