The noblest art is that of making others happy

Every man should make his son or daughter learn some useful trade or profession, so that in these days of changing fortunes of being rich today and poor tomorrow they may have something tangible to fall back upon. This provision might save many persons from misery, who by some unexpected turn of fortune have lost all their means.

I risked much, but I made much.

The wonders of the ages assembled for your edification, education and enjoyment - for a price.

Money-getters are the benefactors of our race. To them ... are we indebted for our institutions of learning, and of art, our academies, colleges and churches.

As a general thing, I have not 'duped the world' nor attempted to do so... I have generally given people the worth of their money twice told.

There is no greater picture than that of 10,000 smiling children. No brighter music than their clear-ringing laughter. That I, with my small amusements, have created such precious art is my life's proudest achievement.