Harold Coffin Quotes
Born: October 11, 1905
Harold Coffin, a master of wry observation and gentle wisdom, carved a unique space in the realm of aphoristic thought. Though not a philosopher in the academic sense, his words—often humorous, always insightful—cut to the heart of human nature. Coffin’s legacy rests on his ability to distill complex life truths into simple, memorable lines. His philosophy championed resilience, self-awareness, and the quiet power of perspective, finding profundity in everyday struggles. Readers resonate with him because he never preaches; he simply reflects life back with clarity and grace. His quotes endure as timeless companions, offering comfort and laughter in equal measure.
Harold Coffin Quotes (10)
"Envy is the art of counting the other fellow's blessings instead of your own."
— Harold Coffin"A consumer is a shopper who is sore about something."
— Harold Coffin"Middle age is the awkward period when Father Time starts catching up with Mother Nature."
— Harold Coffin"Behind every successful man you'll find a woman who has nothing to wear."
— Harold Coffin"One often learns more from ten days of agony than from ten years of contentment."
— Harold Coffin"Corporations cannot commit treason, or be outlawed or excommunicated, for they have no souls."
— Harold Coffin"When the product is right, you don't have to be a great marketer."
— Harold Coffin"In the business world an executive knows something about everything, a technician knows everything about something and the switchboard operator knows everything."
— Harold Coffin"The fellow who thinks he knows it all is especially annoying to those of us who do."
— Harold Coffin"The only thing worse than an active conscience is one that's retroactive."
— Harold Coffin