William H. Danforthfounded Ralston-Purina in St. Louis, Missouri in 1894. He was a co-founder of the American Youth Foundationand the author of the book, I Dare You!... (wikipedia)
I dare you, boys and girls, to make life obey you, not you it. It is only a shallow dare to do the foolish things. I dare you to do the uplifting, courageous things.
I dare you to think bigger, to act bigger, and to be bigger. I dare you to think creatively. I dare you to lead and inspire others. I dare you to build character. I dare you to share. And I promise you a richer and more exciting life if you do!
I dare you, whoever you are, to share with others the fruits of your daring. Catch a passion for helping others, and a richer life will come back to you.
History records the successes of men with objectives and a sense of direction. Oblivion is the position of small men overwhelmed by obstacles.
Lines of least resistance make crooked rivers and crooked men.
Our most valuable possessions are those which can be shared without lessening; those which when shared multiply. Our least valuable possessions are those which when divided are diminished.
I want you to start a crusade in you life - to dare to be your best.
Be your own self with all people whether they be King or Homeless. Always dare to share, naturally, frankly and honestly. Sharing increases.
The Taylor family is one of the great assets of St. Louis, ... We just wouldn't have the kind of community we have in St. Louis if we didn't have people who had done well economically and made generous gifts.
You have a four-fold life to live: a body, a brain, a heart and a soul . . . these are your living tools. To use and develop them is not a task. . . . It is a golden opportunity.
Read the right kinds of books and don't let the author do all of your thinking for you. Interpret thoughts into something definite in your own life. How can you apply it in your work tomorrow? If you can contribute one ounce of original thought, you have dared to dream.
Some folks are continually making changes. I flatter myself that I like new ventures and new experiences. But when it comes to fundamentals I believe in finding the right foundations and building on them. I'm a poor changer.
Hidden down in every person is the Divine -- Real faith, dreams and visions. Lift your thoughts above the commonplace and live in the Presence of the Best. Spiritual investments are repaid a thousand fold.
By now we have enough of a track record so people (know) we're doing good work, ... We have lots of friends, and I think we've got a great cause. So we'll see how well we do.
It's the kind of thing that really interests him ... preserving the environment and keeping the world inhabitable for his grandchildren,
I am on a voyage of discovery. I search for those of you who will go on a great adventure . . . if you are one of those audacious few willing to dare and then to share . . . then come with me.
