The man of business knows that only by years of patient, unremitting attention to affairs can he earn his reward, which is the result, not of chance, but of well-devised means for the attainment of ends.

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

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 secret of success lies not in doing your own work, but in recognizing the right man to do it.

When fate hands us a lemon, let's try to make lemonade.

Three generations from shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves.

Show me a man of average ability but extraordinary desire and I'll show you a winner every time.