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.

Mutual ignorance breeds mutual distrust.

Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.

The rare individuals who unselfishly try to serve others have an enormous advantage-they have little competition.

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.

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

I demand riches in definite terms; I have a definite plan for acquiring riches;I am engaged in carrying out my plan, and I am giving an equivalent,in useful service, of the value of those riches I demand.