William J. H. Boetcker Quotes

That you may retain your self-respect, it is better to displease the people by doing what you know is right, than to temporarily please them by doing what you know is wrong.

William J. H. Boetcker

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• I think I've had the longest career of strength, focus, and still being able to sell records. I think I'm that guy. I'm still blessed with the opportunity to make music and pass out a message like, 'Life is good,' to the world.

  

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• For me, Westernization is not about consuming fanciful goods; it's about a system of free speech, democracy, egalitarianism and respect for the people's rights and dignity.

  

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• I was amazed at the support that I got when I was in there. And when I came out people knew that I was back on track. I was interested in working again.

  

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• I think music should be experienced by people all ages.

  

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• Soon after, I returned home to my family, with a determination to bring them as soon as possible to live in Kentucky, which I esteemed a second paradise, at the risk of my life and fortune.

  

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• And a tiny number of people in a few states make these decisions, and we're left with these options that are increasingly not attractive to the American people.

  

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• That's where the good ideas come from: the people, not the boardroom. But you have to be willing to put in the legwork.

  

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• When I used to go to Elvis's house was always a nightmare trying to get into the house because of so many fans outside the gate and he really couldn't go anywhere without sneaking in or doing something because people just wanted to be around him and to be with him.

  

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• I talk to God every single day. And I say, 'God, my life is in your hands, and I trust you with me.'

  

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• Sometimes I will tweet an interview I have coming up and ask my followers what questions they have for the celebrity. I feel that way I can really know first hand what people want to hear answered.

  

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• I really don't know where my interest in death comes from. Maybe I've just got a twisted imagination. The truth is, I haven't had a hugely eventful life - maybe I'm compensating in my creative life. Or maybe I'm just a bit sick.

  

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• With a new baby, you have a bad day now and again because you're particularly tired, but most of the time, you're fine. You spend a lot of your time trying to figure out how you can get more sleep, but really, you're better off just giving up and admitting that you're not going to, so forget about it.

  

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• Amor de' far gentile un cor villano,E non far d'un gentil contrario effetto.

  

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• That you may retain your self-respect, it is better to displease the people by doing what you know is right, than to temporarily please them by doing what you know is wrong.

  

  William J. H. Boetcker
  • People
  • Life
  • Respect