“It is one of my sources of happiness never to desire a knowledge of ot...” — Dolley Madison Quote

“It is one of my sources of happiness never to desire a knowledge of other people's business.”

“Our private property must be sacrificed.”

“Disaffection stalks around us.”

“A crowd of persons came in as soon as my office was opened. Among them were several ladies who called to pay their respects. None who called had any business of more importance than an ardent desire to serve their country, provided they could be appointed to a good office. As I has none of these to dispose of, they were, of course, disappointed.”

“One of the people who most influenced me was Ben Shapiro, a marketing professor at the business school. He used to rant and rave and pound his fist: 'It's all about the customers!' And he was right. He was also right that, at that time, retailing was devoid of really talented people; he urged me to go in that direction.”