If my name were John D Smith IV I wouldn't have been elected to anything.

I shall use such influence as I have in emphasizing the basic truths common to all denominations, in lowering denominational barriers and in promoting effective cooperation among Christians of whatever creed.

God gave me my money. I believe the power to make money is a gift from God . to be developed and used to the best of our ability for the good of mankind. Having been endowed with the gift I possess, I believe it is my duty to make money and still more money and to use the money I make for the good of my fellow man according to the dictates of my conscience.

We are coming to see that there should be no stifling of labor by capital, or of capital by labor; and also that there should be no stifling of labor by labor, or of capital by capital.

Believing that fundamental conditions of the country are sound ... my son and I have for some days been purchasing sound common stocks

Never lose interest in life and the world. Never allow yourself to become annoyed.

I believe the power to make money is a gift of God.