You cannot build character and courage by destroying men's initiative and independence.

You cannot lift the wage earner by pulling down the wage payer.

Freedom of press and freedom of speech: What a blessing for a country while in the hands of honest, patriotic men; what a curse if in the hands of designing demagogues.

That you may retain your self-respect, it is better to displease the people by doing what you know is right, than to temporarily please them by doing what you know is wrong.

Men must be honest with themselves before they can be honest with others. A man who is not honest with himself presents a hopeless case.

When men are so busy making money that they have no time for anything else, then the day is not far off when they will have no money for anything else.

Beware of ignorance when in motion; look out for inexperience when in action, and beware of the majority when mentally poisoned with misinformation, for collective ignorance does not become wisdom.