I do not believe in excuses. I believe in hard work as the prime solvent of life's problems.

The men who have furnished me with my greatest inspiration have not been men of wealth, but men of deeds.

In setting up a business under the name and meaning of the Golden Rule, I was publicly binding myself, in my business relations, to a principle which had been a real and intimate part of my family upbringing. Our idea was to make money and build business through serving the community with fair dealing and honest value.

Clock watchers never seem to be having a good time.

The thought in my mind was that I must be a good merchant. If I were a good merchant, the rest would probably take care of itself.

No matter what his position or experience in life, there is in everyone more latent than developed ability; far more unused than used power.

The five separate fingers are five independent units. Close them and the fist multiplies strength. This is organization.