Neither the individual nor the race is improved by almsgiving. The best means of benefiting the community is to place within its reach the ladders upon which the aspiring can rise.

I give money for church organs in the hope the organ music will distract the congregation's attention from the rest of the service.

Neither the individual nor the race is improved by almsgiving. The best means of benefiting the community is to place within its reach the ladders upon which the aspiring can rise.

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.

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

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

I believe that the road to pre-eminent success in any line of work is to make yourself master of that line of work.