James B. Duke

"The foundation of all progress is built upon the bedrock of integrity."

"I maintain that the measure of a man's success is the success of those he has helped."

"A mind open to new ideas is a mind capable of infinite growth."

"The greatest adventure is the journey of self-discovery and self-improvement."

"I have found that the simplest truths are often the most powerful."

"A man who gives his best receives the respect that cannot be bought with money."

"The pursuit of excellence requires the discipline to excel in small things first."

"I believe that every man has the power to write his own story of success."

"The world respects not the man who talks of his accomplishments, but the man whose accomplishments speak."

"A life of principle is a life of peace, regardless of the storms around you."

"I have learned that the best legacy is the lives you have touched and improved."

"The strength of a community is determined by how it treats its weakest members."

"A man's true wealth is measured in the depth of his relationships and the breadth of his compassion."

"I maintain that progress is the result of countless small efforts compounded over time."

"The greatest gift a father can give his child is an example of integrity and purpose."

"A dream without a plan is merely a fantasy, but a plan without a dream is merely drudgery."

"I have found that the most valuable advice is often the simplest wisdom repeated most often."

"The man who plants good seeds today will harvest abundance tomorrow."

"I believe that change is not something to be feared but embraced as opportunity."

"A life lived with purpose is a life lived with passion and power."