William John Henry Boetcker was an American religious leader and influential public speaker.
Born in Hamburg, Germany, he was ordained a Presbyterian minister soon after his arrival in the United States as a young adult. The Rev. Boetcker was ordained in Brooklyn, New York.
He quickly gained attention as an eloquent motivational speaker, and is often regarded today as the forerunner of such contemporary "success coaches" as Anthony Robbins.
True religion... is giving and finding one's happiness by bringing happiness into the lives of others. happiness & religion
Never mind what others do do better than yourself, beat your own record from day to day, and you are a success. success
Your success depends mainly upon what you think of yourself and whether you believe in yourself. success
You cannot build character and courage by destroying men's initiative and independence. courage