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

I don't want a nation of thinkers, I want a nation of workers

When Prohibition was introduced, I hoped that it would be widely supported by public opinion and the day would soon come when the evil effects of alcohol would be recognised. I have slowly and reluctantly come to believe that this has not been the result. Instead, drinking has generally increased; the speakeasy has replaced the saloon; a vast army of lawbreakers has appeared; many of our best citizens have openly ignored Prohibition; respect for the law has been greatly lessened; and crime has increased to a level never seen before.

I believe that thrift is essential to well-ordered living.

A man has no right to occupy another man’s time unnecessarily

The way to make money is to buy when blood is running in the streets.

Giving is the secret to a healthy life. Not necessarily money, but whatever a person has to give of encouragement, sympathy, and understanding.