The sound rule in busi­ness is that you may give money freely when you have a sur­plus, but your name never-nei­ther as en­dorser nor as mem­ber of a cor­po­ra­tion with in­di­vid­ual li­a­bil­ity

I choose free libraries as the best agencies for improving the masses of the people, because they give nothing for nothing. They only help those who help themselves.

Three generations from shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves.

Surplus wealth is a sacred trust which its possessor is bound to administer in his lifetime for the good of the community.

Instead of the question "What must I do for my employer?" substitute "What can I do"

Strong men don't compromise, it is said, and principles should never be compromised.

Concentration is my motto - first honesty, then industry, then concentration.