The major fortunes in America have been made in land.

Next to doing the right thing, the most important thing is to let people know you are doing the right thing.

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

Never think you need to apologize for asking someone to give to a worthy cause, any more than as though you were giving him or her an opportunity to participate in a high-grade investment. The duty of giving is as much his or hers as is the duty of asking yours.

The best philanthropy is constantly in search of the finalities-a search for a cause, an attempt to cure evils at their source.

The major fortunes in America have been made in land.

Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.