Never was I power thirsty, or trying to control everyone. I believed in educating everyone, so they could all get to the position I was at.

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

I raised my prices since there wasn't any competition it was just the smart thing to do. Why would I keep my prices up if their wasn't anyone to beat?

A man's wealth must be determined by the relation of his desires and expenditures to his income. If he feels rich on ten dollars, and has everything else he desires, he really is rich.

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

Competition is a sin.