With all thy getting, get understanding, is the banner under which these Forbes editorials have appeared since the first issue of the publication. We have no illusions about what great wealth can do and what it cannot do. We believe in the worthwhileness of striving by all worthy means to attain success and to attain wealth. Simply because we are convinced that no amount of money is worth the sacrifice of one's better instincts, of one's self-respect-of one's soul, if you wish-simply because we are convinced that riches not gained legitimately and decently are not worth having.

The man without religion is as a ship without a rudder.

If you do the best and the most you can today, don't worry about tomorrow.

Mediocre men wait for opportunity to come to them. Strong, able, alert men go after opportunity.

Many a man thinks he is patient when, in reality, he is indifferent.

When it comes to betting on yourself... you're a chicken-livered coward if you hesitate.

Many of the most successful men I have known have never grown up. Youthfulness of spirit is the twin brother of optimism... Resist growing up!