There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope.
—Bert Williams
We grow a little every time we do not take advantage of somebody’s weakness.
—Bert Williams
Topics: Growth
Talent is a flame. Genius is a fire.
—Bert Williams
Topics: Genius
Ideas are like wandering sons. They show up when you least expect them.
—Bert Williams
Topics: Ideas, Learning
We may pass violets looking for roses. We may pass contentment looking for victory.
—Bert Williams
Topics: Balance, Winning
A friend is a lot of things, but a critic he isn’t.
—Bert Williams
Topics: Criticism, Critics, Friendship
The day the Lord created hope was probably the same day he created Spring.
—Bert Williams
Topics: Hope, Spring, General
An extravagance is something that your spirit thinks is a necessity.
—Bert Williams
Topics: Necessity
The average man will bristle if you say his father was dishonest, but he will brag a little if he discovers that his great-grandfather was a pirate.
—Bert Williams
Topics: Perspective
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