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.

Not evil, but good, has come to the race from the accumulation of wealth by those who have the ability and energy that produce it.

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

He that cannot reason is a fool.

Steel is prince or pauper.

Every man gravitates to where he belongs in life, just as surely as water seeks and finds its level. His position is measured precisely by the quality and quantity of the service he renders, plus the mental attitude with which he relates himself to other people.

All honor's wounds are self-inflicted.