"The impression that we were a lot of greedy adventurers, or that we had a purpose to do anything wrong, was, of course, absolutely untrue."

"It is wrong to assume that men of immense wealth are always happy."

"I know of nothing more despicable than a man who does not honestly pay his debts."

"I have always believed that the best way to live is to serve others."

"Never lose interest in life and the world. Never allow yourself to become annoyed."