I believe in the dignity of labor, whether with head or hand; that the world owes no man a living but that it owes every man an opportunity to make a living.

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

I raised my prices since there wasn't any competition it was just the smart thing to do. Why would I keep my prices up if their wasn't anyone to beat?

The secret of success is to get up early, work late and strike oil.

The ability to deal with people is as purchasable a commodity as sugar or coffee and I will pay more for that ability than for any other under the sun.

The only question with wealth is, what do you do with it?

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.