There is not such a cradle of democracy upon the earth as the Free Public Library, this republic of letters, where neither rank, office, nor wealth receives the slightest consideration.

The man who dies rich, dies disgraced.

Ninety percent of all millionaires become so through owning real estate.

One great cause of failure of young men in business is lack of concentration.

Do real and permanent good in this world.

Whatever I engage in, I must push inordinately.

If thou dost not sow, thou shalt not reap.