Believing that fundamental conditions of the country are sound and there is nothing in the business situation to warrant the destruction of values that has taken place on the exchanges during the past week, my son and I have for some days been purchasing sound common stocks. We are continuing and will continue our purchases in substantial amounts at levels which we believe represent sound investment values.

I believe the power to make money is a gift of God.

I have made many millions but they have brought me no happiness.

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.

If my name were John D Smith IV I wouldn't have been elected to anything.

If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths, rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success.

I'm glad I wrote the book to show what I found out about the [ Standard Oil Company]. I'm glad many people read my book and found out the truth.