There is no class so pitiably wretched as that which possesses money and nothing else.

I choose free libraries as the best agencies for improving the masses of the people, because they give nothing for nothing. They only help those who help themselves.

Anything in life worth having is worth working for.

Do real and permanent good in this world.

Steel is prince or pauper.

Do not think a man has done his full duty when he has performed the work assigned him. A man will never rise if he does only this. Promotion comes from exceptional work.

I give money for church organs in the hope the organ music will distract the congregation's attention from the rest of the service.