There is no feeling in this world to be compared with self-reliance--do not sacrifice that to anything else.

I shall use such influence as I have in emphasizing the basic truths common to all denominations, in lowering denominational barriers and in promoting effective cooperation among Christians of whatever creed.

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?"

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

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

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

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.