Alfred A. Montapert:
Alfred A. Montapert (1906-1997).
American author, speaker, and collector of aphorisms (short, pithy sayings about life). He became best known for publishing quotes and sayings that often appear in calendars, motivational books, and collections.📚 What is he known for? Motivational and life wisdom. He coined (or popularized) many short sayings about: Success, Character, Attitude/Mindset, Personal Responsibility, quotation collections, and aphorisms. Montapert is often cited as a source in quotation databases, partly because his sayings were widely disseminated. Typical themes of his sayings: Self-discipline and responsibility; Action instead of excuses; Inner attitude as the key to success; Character and integrity. ⚠️ Note on classification (sources): Many of his quotes circulate online without a clear primary source (e.g., the original book or the exact speech). This is relatively common among aphorism authors, as statements are often copied, shortened, or reformulated.
All lasting business is built on friendship.
The source mentioned is (so far) the oldest verifiable source we see: 2012, in a modern citation book. This is therefore not a primary source, but a later inclusion/attribution.
