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Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.

Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. was an American author and journalist, best known for co-authoring "Cheaper by the Dozen" and "Belles on Their Toes" with his sister, Ernestine Gilbreth Carey. Born in 1911, he was the son of efficiency experts Frank B. Gilbreth Sr. and Lillian Moller Gilbreth. His works often humorously recount his experiences growing up in a large family. Gilbreth also enjoyed a successful career in journalism.

Book summaries for books written by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.

Quotes

One of the greatest joys known to man is to take a flight into ignorance in search of knowledge.

Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.

knowledgejoy

If you laugh, the world laughs with you; if you weep, you weep alone.

Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.

emotionslaughter

A child's mind is not a bucket to fill, but a fire to ignite.

Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.

educationchildren

The only things you learn are the things you tame.

Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.

learningwisdom

Once you get a spice in your life, you can't do without it.

Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.

experiencelife

The more you lose, the better you are. You're learning to be a good loser.

Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.

learningresilience

People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.

wisdomself-awareness

We believe in a world where sacrifices are made for knowledge.

Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.

beliefknowledge

Life is an adventure and adventures are only worthwhile if you're willing to face the risks.

Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.

lifeadventure

The best way to learn is to learn by doing.

Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.

learningexperience

The secret of happiness is not in doing what one likes, but in liking what one does.

Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.

happinesscontentment

Where there's a will, there's a way.

Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.

determinationperseverance