Bruce Barton Quotes

1886 – 1967

Mr Barton, an American who accomplished many things in his lifetime.To mention only a few: he was a successful businessman, a Congressman, and an author. He was sometimes referred to as the most famous advertising man due to his best selling book, The Man Nobody Knows.

“Action and reaction, ebb and flow, trial and error, change – this is the rhythm of living. Out of our over-confidence, fear; out of our fear, clearer vision, fresh hope. And out of hope, progress.”
Bruce Barton
Confidence Quotes |

“Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance.”
Bruce Barton
Achievement |

“Only strong men inspire greatly and build greatly. Yet Jesus has inspired millions; what he founded changed the world. It is extraordinary.”
Bruce Barton, The Man Nobody Knows
Inspirational Quotes |

“When you are through changing, you are through.”
Bruce Barton
Change |

“But the day is a steady drain of small annoyances, and the difference in the size of men becomes hourly more apparent. The little man loses his temper; the big man takes a firmer hold.”
Bruce Barton, The Man Nobody Knows
Anger |

“There are times when nothing a man can say is nearly so powerful as saying nothing.”
Bruce Barton, The Man Nobody Knows
Wise Quotes |

“When you really understand what your customers want, then it is so easy to show them that your product or service is just what they need to get it. Your job is to be the buyerï¿½s assistant.”
Bruce Barton
Customer Service |

“Cereal eating is almost a marker for a healthy lifestyle. It sets you up for the day, so you don’t overeat.”
Bruce Barton
Health |

“The most important thing about getting somewhere is starting right where we are.”
Bruce Barton
Motivation Quotes |

“Sometimes when I consider what tremendous consequences come from little things I am tempted to think there are no little things.”
Bruce Barton
Accountability |

“The essential element in personal magnetism is a consuming sincerity – an overwhelming faith in the importance of the work one has to do.”
Bruce Barton
Work Quotes |

“No man can persuade people to do what he wants them to do unless he genuinely likes people and believes that what he wants them to do is to their own advantage.”
Bruce Barton
Communication |

“Before you give up hope, turn back and read the attacks that were made on Lincoln.”
Bruce Barton
Hope |

“It takes a real storm in the average person’s life to make him realize how much worrying he has done over the squalls.”
Bruce Barton
Worry |

“For good or ill, your conversation is your advertisement. Every time you open your mouth you let men look into your mind.”
Bruce Barton
Funny Quotes |

“It would do the world good if every man would compel himself occasionally to be absolutely alone. Most of the world’s progress has come out of such loneliness.”
Bruce Barton
Good |

“The ablest men in all walks of modern life are men of faith. Most of them have much more faith than they themselves realize.”
Bruce Barton
Believe In Yourself |

“If you can give your child only one gift, let it be enthusiasm.”
Bruce Barton
Children Quotes |

“The five steps in teaching an employee new skills are preparation, explanation, showing, observation and supervision.”
Bruce Barton
Teacher |