The man who acquires the ability to take full possession of his own mind may take possession of anything else to which he is justly entitled.

The more difficult a problem becomes, the more interesting it is.

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.

Those who would administer wisely must, indeed, be wise, for one of the serious obstacles to the improvement of our race is indiscriminate charity.

Success can be attained in any branch of labor. There’s always room at the top in every pursuit.

One great cause of failure of young men in business is lack of concentration.

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