Herbert V. Prochnow

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Herbert V. Prochnow


Born
in The United States
May 19, 1897

Died
September 29, 1998

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Herbert Victor Prochnow

Herbert V. Prochnow (May 19, 1897 – September 29, 1998) was a U.S. banking executive, noted toastmaster, and author during the middle 20th Century. As Vice President of the First National Bank of Chicago, Prochnow wrote several popular books on public speaking. He also wrote epigrams and anecdotes that appeared in The Saturday Evening Post and Reader's Digest.

Quotes:

"A visitor from Mars could easily pick out the civilized nations. They have the best implements of war."
"The trouble with opportunity is that it always comes disguised as hard work."
"'Company policy' means there's no understandable reason for this action."
"A great many people mistake opinions for thoughts."

Bibliography:

The Toastmaster's Handbook (Prent
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Average rating: 3.49 · 47 ratings · 8 reviews · 84 distinct works
The Public Speaker's Treasu...

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The Toastmaster's Treasure ...

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Dictionary of Wit Wisdom An...

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A Funny Thing Happened on t...

2.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 1998 — 2 editions
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Dictionary of Wit, Wisdom a...

really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2000
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Jokes, Quotes and One-liners

it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 1987
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Speaker's and Toastmaster's...

2.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 1973 — 5 editions
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Comprehensive Toastmaster

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700 Illustrations and Ideas...

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Inspirational Thoughts on t...

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“A great many people mistake opinions for thought.”
Herbert V. Prochnow

“A banker is a person who is willing to make you a loan if you present sufficient evidence to show you don't need it.”
Herbert V. Prochnow

“The trouble with opportunity is that it always comes disguised as hard work.”
Herbert V. Prochnow