I believe in the supreme worth of the individual and in his right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

I was trained from the beginning to work, to save, and to give.

The success of each is dependent upon the success of the other.

Well i know that my company is not corrupt or unfair because i got all this with all my hard work. I see no reason why you say my company was corrupt may you explain to me miss [Ida] Tarbell.

The person with big talk and big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts. I believe that the law was made for man and not man for the law; that government is the servant of the people and not their master.

Do you know the only thing that gives me pleasure? It's to see my dividends coming in.

I was born into it and there was nothing I could do about it. It was there, like air or food, or any other element. The only question with wealth is what you do with it.