James B. Duke

"I have observed that the most resilient people are those who have faced and overcome fear."

"The foundation of all lasting happiness is found in the service of others."

"A vision without execution is merely a pleasant daydream."

"I believe that integrity is the only currency that maintains its value indefinitely."

"The man who cannot forgive himself will struggle to forgive others."

"To change the world, one must first have the courage to change oneself."

"I have learned that the quality of one's questions determines the quality of one's answers."

"The pursuit of justice, though often costly, is never wasted."

"A life lived authentically is a life lived truly free."

"I maintain that the most profitable investments are those made in human potential."

"The capacity for hope is what distinguishes humans from merely mechanical beings."

"To master one's craft requires not talent alone but dedication and humility."

"I believe that the sweetest victories are those achieved through honest means."

"The man who rests on his accomplishments has already begun his decline."

"In the end, we are remembered not for what we took but for what we gave."

"The man who builds a factory builds a temple, and the man who works there worships there."

"I have always believed that the surest way to success is through the development of character and integrity."

"Business is not a game of chance; it is a game of skill, and skill comes from knowledge and experience."

"The greatest wealth is not measured in dollars alone, but in the impact one has on society."

"Do not wait for opportunity to knock; build the door yourself."

"Education is the foundation upon which all progress is built."

"A man's word is his bond; without it, he has nothing of value."

"The poor man is not he who has little, but he who desires much without earning it."

"I have learned that leadership is not about power, but about responsibility to those you serve."

"Time wasted is money lost, but money lost can sometimes be regained; time never."

"The tobacco industry has made me wealthy, but my wealth means nothing if I cannot do good with it."

"Success comes to those who are willing to work while others sleep."

"A man must believe in something greater than himself to find true peace."

"The measure of a man is not his net worth, but his net worth to society."

"I did not invent the cigarette, but I perfected its distribution to the world."