James B. Duke

"The man who plants trees whose shade he will never enjoy is truly wise."

"Perseverance is the ability to maintain effort long after enthusiasm has faded."

"I maintain that freedom is earned through discipline, not surrendered by it."

"The foundation of a great life is a peaceful conscience."

"A man's worth is not determined by his bank account but by his character account."

"I have always believed that small kindnesses create great consequences."

"The pursuit of truth requires the humility to admit when one is wrong."

"A visionary sees not what is, but what could be and has the courage to pursue it."

"I learned that the greatest returns come not from the easiest ventures but the most worthwhile."

"The man who stops learning has stopped growing, and the man who stops growing has stopped living."

"I have discovered that courage is simply faith in action."

"The true test of a man's character comes not in prosperity, but in adversity."

"A life dedicated to the elevation of others is a life truly well spent."

"The future is determined not by luck, but by the decisions we make today."

"I believe that every person possesses the capacity to become their best self."

"The greatest wealth is the wealth of opportunity, and it is available to all."

"A man without friends is like a landscape without water; it may exist but it does not flourish."

"I have found that gratitude transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary."

"The power to change the world lies within each individual who chooses to act."

"A dream is merely a wish until effort transforms it into reality."

"I maintain that education opens more doors than any key ever could."

"The man who serves others finds his own life enriched beyond measure."

"I have learned that true leadership is the art of getting others to want to follow you."

"Patience is not weakness; it is the strength to wait for the right moment."

"A life lived in service to others is the highest form of success."

"The most important investment a man can make is in his own character."

"I believe that every challenge contains within it the seeds of a greater opportunity."

"The man who never fails has never truly tried anything of worth."

"I have discovered that simplicity is often the solution to complexity."

"A grateful heart attracts more blessings than a greedy one ever could."