The brave man carves out his fortune, and every man is the son of his own works.

The brave man carves out his fortune, and every man is the sum of his own works.

The crown and glory of life is Character. It is the noblest possession of a man, constituting a rank in itself, and an estate in the general goodwill; dignifying every station, and exalting every position in society. It exercises a greater power than wealth, and secures all the honour without the jealousies of fame. It carries with it an influence which always tells; for it is the result of proved honour, rectitude, and consistency — qualities which, perhaps more than any other, command the general confidence and respect of mankind.

Obviously the most beautiful fate, the most wonderful good fortune that can happen to any human being, is to be paid for doing that which he passionately loves to do.

Nature magically suits the man to his fortunes, by making these the fruit of his character.

Great riches come to many men by chance.

Reason is God's crowning gift to a man...

Once great men created fortunes; today a great system creates fortunate men.

Good fortune is a god among men, and more than a god.

Public life is regarded as the crown of a career, and to young men it is the worthiest ambition. Politics is still the greatest and the most honorable adventure.

Riches should come as the reward for hard work, preferably one's forebears'.

To fulfil the dreams of one's youth; that is the best that can happen to a man. No worldly success can take the place of that.

Men of great ambition have sought happiness . . . and have found fame.

man was designed for accomplishment, engineered for success, and endowed with the seeds of greatness.