Inspirational Quotations

Inspirational Quotes by Bernard Meltzer (Radio Host)

Bernard Meltzer

Bernard C. Meltzer (1916–98) was an American radio host. His popular call-in program, What’s Your Problem?, aired from 1967 to the mid-1990s on stations in Philadelphia and New York, including WCAU-AM, WPEN-AM, WOR-AM, and WEVD-AM, and was nationally syndicated via NBC Talknet.

Born in Manhattan, Meltzer trained as a city planner, earning a civil engineering degree from City College of New York and a master’s from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Initially focused on urban issues in Philadelphia, he later transitioned to radio, becoming a personality on WCAU. In 1973, his show moved to WOR in New York, where it achieved top ratings among adults in its time slot.

Meltzer provided guidance on a wide range of topics, from finance and home improvement to personal dilemmas involving family, parenting, and relationships. Known for his distinctive, soothing voice, he often shared aphorisms and moralizing poetry with listeners.

His notable works include Guidance for Living (1982,) a collection of his insights, featuring poems, proverbs, observations, and practical advice. In Bernard Meltzer Solves Your Money Problems (1983,) he offered strategies on borrowing, buying, and investing to navigate economic inflation.

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If you have learned how to disagree without being disagreeable, then you have discovered the secrete of getting along—whether it be business, family relations, or life itself.
—Bernard Meltzer
Topics: Dissent

Use those talents you have. You will make it. You will give joy to the world. Take this tip from nature: The woods would be a very silent place if no birds sang except those who sang best.
—Bernard Meltzer
Topics: Talent

Success is getting and achieving what you want. Happiness is wanting and being content with what you get.
—Bernard Meltzer

Before you speak ask yourself if what you are going to say is true, is kind, is necessary, is helpful. If the answer is no, maybe what you are about to say should be left unsaid.
—Bernard Meltzer
Topics: Speakers, Speaking

A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked.
—Bernard Meltzer
Topics: Friends and Friendship

Happiness is like a kiss… you must share it to enjoy it.
—Bernard Meltzer
Topics: Purpose, Kisses, Happiness, Kissing, Sharing

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