God gave me my money

The most important thing for a young man is to establish a credit — a reputation, character.

I was early taught to work as well as play, My life has been one long, happy holiday; Full of work and full of play — I dropped the worry on the way — And God was good to me every day.

I know of nothing more despicable and pathetic than a man who devotes all the hours of the waking day to the making of money for money's sake.

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

I do not think that there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature.

I believe it is a religious duty to get all the money you can, fairly and honestly; to keep all you can, and to give away all you can.