I wouldn't give a dime for all the possibilities of [motion pictures with sound]. The public will never accept it.

The world is moving, and a company that contents itself with present accomplishments soon falls behind.

Men who leave their money to be distributed by others are pie-faced mutts.

I wouldn't give a dime for all the possibilities of [motion pictures with sound]. The public will never accept it.

A good reputation is measured by how much you can improve the lives of others.

I used to think that music was like lace upon a garment, nice to have but not necessary. I have come to believe that music is absolutely essential to our community life.

Suicide note. "To my friends. My work is done why wait?"