"The telephone will be a great convenience to business men, but it will never be used by the general public."

"The main object of the education of the deaf is to fit them to live in the world of a hearing-speaking people."

"Environment counts for a great deal. A man's particular idea may have no chance for growth or encouragement in his community. Real success is denied that man, until he finds a proper environment."

"The telephone will be in every city, town, and village in the United States."

"Before anything else, preparation is the key to success."