A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never failing spring in the desert.

People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.

Capitalism is about turning luxuries into necessities.

I shall argue that strong men, conversely, know when to compromise and that all principles can be compromised to serve a greater principle.

The average person puts only 25% of his energy and ability into his work. The world takes off its hat to those who put in more than 50% of their capacity, and stands on its head for those few and far between souls who devote 100%.

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

Men who reach decisions promptly usually have the capacity to move with definiteness of purpose in other circumstances.