It was from my own early experience that I decided there was no use to which money could be applied so productive of good to girls and boys who have good within them and ability and ambition to develop it as the founding of a public library.

There is nothing that robs a righteous cause of its strength more than a millionaire's money.

The first man gets the oyster, the second man gets the shell.

Do not look for approval except for the consciousness of doing your best.

There is no way of making a business successful that can vie with the policy of promoting those who render exceptional service.

Any person can achieve greatness if they understand the philosophy of success and the steps required to achieve it.

Success can be attained in any branch of labor. There’s always room at the top in every pursuit.