“Success is the most natural thing in the world. The person who does not succeed has placed himself in opposition to the laws of the Universe.”

“A book on cheap paper does not convince. It is not prized, it is like a wheezy doctor with pigtail tobacco breath, who needs a manicure.”

“Righteous indignation: your own wrath as opposed to the shocking bad temper of others”

“All wages are based primarily on productive power. Anything else would be charity.”

“Wisdom must go with Sympathy, else the emotions will become maudlin and pity may be wasted on a poodle instead of a child-on a field-mouse instead of a human soul.”

“Always assume incompetence before looking for conspiracy.”

“Men in general judge more from appearances than from reality. All men have eyes, but few have the gift of penetration.”

“In respect to foresight and firmness, the people are more prudent, more stable, and have better judgement than princes.”