
" My parents were relatively uneducated, yet very wise people; each of whom taught me a very important truth in life. My mother, who always extolled the virtues of being a gentleman used to say,' You can think like a wise man and still be popular, as long as you express yourself in the same language as the company you are in.' My father, who was always a hard worker, frequently reminded us, 'The best thing in life you will ever get is the chance to work hard and well at work worth doing.' As neither parent were 'readers' as such, I have always ascribed such thoughts as coming from their own experiences." William Forde: December 18th, 2012.