The man who dies rich, dies disgraced.

Touch his head, and he will bargain and argue with you to the last; Touch his heart, and he falls upon your breast.

The men who have succeeded are men who have chosen one line and stuck to it.

Why should men leave great fortunes to their children? If this is done from affection, is it not misguided affection? Observation teaches that, generally speaking, it is not well for the children that they should be so burdened.

If thou dost not sow, thou shalt not reap.

Surplus wealth is a sacred trust to be managed for the good of others.

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.