In my opinion, an individual without any love of the arts cannot be considered completely civilized.

I have no complex about wealth. I have worked very hard for my money; producing things people need.

If you get up early, work late, and pay your taxes, you will get ahead -- if you strike oil.

Build wealth as a by product of your business success. If wealth is your only objective in business, you will probably fail.

I'd rather have 1% of the effort of 100 men than 100% of my own effort.

In times of rapid change, experience could be your worst enemy.

Each [of my wives] was jealous and resentful of my preoccupation with business. Yet none showed any visible aversion to sharing in the proceeds.