“Not only had I got rid of the theology and the supernatural, but I had found the truth of evolution.”

“Not only had I got rid of the theology and the supernatural, but I had found the truth of evolution.”

“Do your duty and a little more and the future will take care of itself.”

“The 'morality of compromise' sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men don't compromise, it is said, and principles should never be compromised.”

“I shall argue that strong men, conversely, know when to compromise and that all principles can be compromised to serve a greater principle.”

“Think of yourself as on the threshold of unparalleled success. A whole, clear, glorious life lies before you. Achieve! Achieve!”

“There is no class so pitiably wretched as that which possesses money and nothing else.”

“Surplus wealth is a sacred trust which its possessor is bound to administer in his lifetime for the good of the community.”

“The way to become rich is to put all your eggs in one basket and then watch that basket.”

“The first man gets the oyster, the second man gets the shell.”

“No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself or get all the credit for doing it.”