Edward Tuck (1842 - 1938) was an American banker, diplomat, and philanthropist. Born in New Hampshire, he attended Dartmouth College and was appointed by President Lincoln as the Vice Consul to Paris, a position from which he resigned after only a year to join
a banking firm in which he later became a partner. Over the years, Edward became one of Dartmouth's most generous benefactors. His generosity extended to hospitals, other schools, art collections in France (where he lived for many years and was, in fact,
named an honorary citizen), and many other organizations. The above was widely known as his favorite quote.