I miss New York. I like the country and I like the people. However, the U.S. political and legal system is prone to overreaction.

If you are too proud, you don't do business.

It is much more convenient not to be a public company. As a private company you don't have to give information to the public. Secrecy is an important factor of success in the commodity business.

You can't run a business based on sympathies; otherwise our business would be hampered.

Million dollar ideas are a dime a dozen. The determination to see the idea through is what's priceless.

What right does any church have even attempting to approve of lifestyles or certain acts for which God prescribed the death penalty in the Old Testament?

Always to be right, always to trample forward, and never to doubt, are not these the great qualities with which dullness takes the lead in the world?

You can't sweep other people off their feet, if you can't be swept off your own.

Let no one steal your peace.

I do not think that winning is the most important thing. I think winning is the only thing.

There is only one duty; that is to be happy.

If the Scottish want to break away, I shall stand on Hadrian's Wall with a teary handkerchief, and say: 'Good riddance to the lot of you, and take your stupid bagpipes with you.'

Live a life that will help others spiritually, intellectually, physically, financially and relationally. Live a life that serves as a example of what an exceptional life can look like.

All the times these arms were my only refuge from the world. Perhaps not fully appreciated then, but so sweet in my memory, and now gone forever.