My mother was given to a typical question: "We have always done this. Why should we do anything else?" But my wife's typical question was "We have always done this. Why don't we do it another way or, better still, why not do something else?"

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

Every right implies a responsibility; Every opportunity, an obligation, Every possession, a duty.

The impression was gaining ground with me that it was a good thing to let the money be my slave and not make myself a slave to money.

Charity is injurious unless it helps the recipient to become independent of it.

Singleness of purpose is essential for success in life.

Oh, how blessed young men are who have to struggle for a foundation and beginning in life.