I had no ambition to make a fortune. Mere money-making has never been my goal, I had an ambition to build.

Singleness of purpose is essential for success in life.

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.

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.

Charity is injurious unless it helps the recipient to become independent of it.

God gave me my money. I believe the power to make money is a gift from God . to be developed and used to the best of our ability for the good of mankind. Having been endowed with the gift I possess, I believe it is my duty to make money and still more money and to use the money I make for the good of my fellow man according to the dictates of my conscience.