I appreciate the fact, and am proud of it, that the attentions I am receiving are intended more for our country than for me personally.

I am proud of my work for my country.

I suffer the mortification of seeing myself attacked right and left by people at home professing patriotism and love of country who never heard the whistle of a hostile bullet. I pity them and the nation dependent on such for its existence. I am thankful, however that, though such people make a great noise, the masses are not like them.

I am proud of the fact that my wealth is completely transparent.

I am proud to be a Richie.

I am the proud and humble recipient of more than 30 honorary doctorate degrees.