“Egoist: A person of low taste, more interested in himself than in me”

“The Kingdom of Heaven is not a place, but a state of mind”

“If you wait for a perfect church, you must wait until you get to heaven; and even if you could find a perfect assembly on earth, I am sure they would not admit you to their fellowship, for you are not perfect yourself.”

“The most successful person is usually the one with the best information”

“Capital must be propelled by self-interest; it cannot be enticed by benevolence”

“I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen”