As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just watch what they do. Read Summary
All honor's wounds are self-inflicted. Read Summary
The first man gets the oyster, the second man gets the shell. Read Summary
Do not look for approval except for the consciousness of doing your best. Read Summary
The man who acquires the ability to take full possession of his own mind may take possession of anything else to which he is justly entitled. Read Summary
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. Read Summary
Concentrate your energies, your thoughts and your capital. The wise man puts all his eggs in one basket and watches the basket. Read Summary
You must capture and keep the heart of the original and supremely able man before his brain can do its best. Read Summary
Mr. Morgan buys his partners; I grow my own. Read Summary
The way to become rich is to put all your eggs in one basket and then watch that basket. Read Summary
No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself or get all the credit for doing it. Read Summary
People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents. Read Summary
Every act you have ever performed since the day you were born was performed because you wanted something. Read Summary
Surplus wealth is a sacred trust which its possessor is bound to administer in his lifetime for the good of the community. Read Summary
He that cannot reason is a fool. He that will not is a bigot. He that dare not is a slave. Read Summary
No person will make a great business who wants to do it all himself or get all the credit. Read Summary
Concentration is my motto - first honesty, then industry, then concentration. Read Summary
The men who have succeeded are men who have chosen one line and stuck to it. Read Summary
I resolved to stop accumulating and begin the infinitely more serious and difficult task of wise distribution. Read Summary
Whatever I engage in, I must push inordinately. Read Summary