The man who can put himself in the place... by Owen D. Young

Man Men Philanthropist lawyer Diplomat

The man who can put himself in the place of other men, who can understand the workings of their minds, need never worry about what the future has in store for him.

- Owen D. Young

Other quotes by Owen D. Young

Men World

The world does not owe men a living, but business, if it is to fulfill its ideal, owes men an opportunity to earn a living.

- Owen D. Young

Vision Faith

It takes vision and courage to create - it takes faith and courage to prove.

- Owen D. Young

Business Man

It is not the crook in modern business that we fear, but the honest man who doesn't know what he is doing.

- Owen D. Young

Destruction

Markets as well as mobs respond to human emotions; markets as well as mobs can be inflamed to their own destruction.

- Owen D. Young

Dignity

When boasting ends, there dignity begins.

- Owen D. Young

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