For my own part I am more interested in my work than its mere money value.

The man who counts his hours and kicks about his salary is a self-elected failure.

We have reached in this country an amazing degree of general prosperity, with American business on the whole no longer facing an uphill climb.

The man who fails to give fair service during the hours for which he is paid is dishonest. The man who is not willing to give more than this is foolish.

The captains of industry are not hunting money. America is heavy with it. They are seeking brains - specialized brains - and faithful, loyal service. Brains are needed to carry out the plans of those who furnish the capital.

In my own house I rigged up a laboratory and studied chemistry in the evenings, determined that there should be nothing in the manufacture of steel that I would not know. Although I had received no technical education I made myself master of chemistry and of the laboratory, which proved of lasting value.

Don't be reluctant about putting on overalls!