Young Man, Make Your Name Worth Something.

There Is A Power Under Your Control That Is Greater Than Poverty, Greater Than The Lack Of Education, Greater Than All Your Fears And Superstitions Combined. It Is The Power To Take Possession Of Your Own Mind And Direct It To Whatever Ends You May Desire.

I Choose Free Libraries As The Best Agencies For Improving The Masses Of The People, Because They Give Nothing For Nothing. They Only Help Those Who Help Themselves.

The Average Person Puts Only 25% Of His Energy And Ability Into His Work.

Three Generations From Shirtsleeves To Shirtsleeves.

There Is Not Such A Cradle Of Democracy Upon The Earth As The Free Public Library, This Republic Of Letters, Where Neither Rank, Office, Nor Wealth Receives The Slightest Consideration.