The inventor, the man with a unique, specialized talent, is the only real super-genius. But he is so rare that he needs no consideration.

I didn't take up shorthand with any idea of becoming a professional at it. It merely appeared to me to be a good thing to know - something that might come in handy.

The man who attracts attention is the man who is thinking all the time, and expressing himself in little ways. It is not the man who tries to dazzle his employer by doing the theatrical, the spectacular.

Don't be afraid of imperilling your health by giving a few extra hours to the company that pays your salary!

Lead the life that will make you kindly and friendly to everyone about you, and you will be surprised what a happy life you will lead.

I disagreed with Carnegie's ideas on how best to distribute his wealth. I spent mine!

The inventor, the man with a unique, specialized talent, is the only real super-genius. But he is so rare that he needs no consideration.