The American Beauty Rose can be produced in the splendor and fragrance which bring cheer to its beholder only by sacrificing the early buds which grow up around it. This is not an evil tendency in business. It is merely the working-out of a law of nature and a law of God.

We can never learn too much of His will towards us, too much of His messages and His advice. The Bible is His word and its study gives at once the foundation for our faith and an inspiration to battle onward in the fight against the tempter.

Singleness of purpose is one of the chief essentials for success in life, no matter what may be one's aim.

The best business in the world is a well run oil company. The second best business in the world is a badly run oil company.

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.

I never placed my head upon the pillow at night without reminding myself that my success might only be temporary.

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