James Abram Garfield

“ They are the rights of the people which, if permanently obtained, riches once acquired will not be lost by injustice, nor will fame once obtained be tarnished by wrong. In fine, all things will be perfectly secured to those who procure them by labor and courage. A nation can only fully appreciate industry and valor when in possession of the inherent rights of the people. ”

“ Why do you not dare the issue? We must first seek and secure a means by which the riches or the fame, when once acquired, can be safely preserved; thus securing the fruits of perseverance and courage. ”

“ A man cannot get a cupful of food in idleness, nor can he obtain the knowledge of a letter in sluggishness. When this is true even in these small matters, how much more does it hold good when we desire to attain and secure immense riches, or everlasting fame? If a man possesses industry and courage, it is not impossible for him to accumulate great wealth, as in the case of To (an ancient Chinese who attained great riches) , nor is it difficult to secure everlasting fame, as in the case of the Saint (Confucius) and the sages of antiquity. ”