I wish to have as my epitaph: 'Here lies a man who was wise enough to bring into his service men who knew more than he.'

A sunny disposition is worth more than [a monetary] fortune. Young people should know that it can be cultivated; that the mind like the body can be moved from the shade into sunshine.

My hopes were high, and I looked every day for some change to take place. What it was to be I knew not, but that it would come I felt certain if I kept on. One day the chance came.

The more difficult a problem becomes, the more interesting it is.

I don't believe in God. My God is patriotism. Teach a man to be a good citizen and you have solved the problem of life.

Here lies one who knew how to get around him men who were cleverer than himself

The sole purpose of being rich is to give away money.