August Belmont Jr.

Banker & Businessman American 1853 – 1924

Continued father's banking business and invested in railroads.

385 quotes

"Change is inevitable; growth is optional."
Change
"Education opens doors that no circumstance can close."
Education
"The health of the body is the foundation for the health of the mind."
Health
"Gratitude transforms our perspective on even the darkest circumstances."
Gratitude
"Creativity is not a luxury; it is a necessity for a meaningful life."
Creativity
"Justice delayed is justice denied."
Justice
"The strength of a character is revealed in moments of weakness."
Strength
"Fear is the prison we build for ourselves."
Fear
"True power is the power to inspire, not the power to command."
Power
"Money without compassion is a curse, not a blessing."
Money
"Love is not just an emotion; it is a choice we make daily."
Love
"Hope is the foundation upon which all progress is built."
Hope
"Courage grows stronger with each act of bravery."
Courage
"The turf is my philosophy and my religion rolled into one."
Philosophy
"A man's worth is measured not by his possessions, but by his principles."
Wisdom
"In the breeding of horses, as in life, patience yields the finest results."
Patience
"Wealth without purpose is merely a burden upon the soul."
Money
"The track teaches lessons that no schoolroom ever could."
Education
"I have found that generosity returns tenfold to those who practice it."
Kindness
"America's future lies in the hands of those willing to work for it."
Leadership
"A well-bred horse reflects the character of its master."
"The pursuit of excellence is the only pursuit worth undertaking."
Success
"One must know the value of tradition to understand the present."
History
"Sports have the power to unite men across all divides."
Friendship
"True power lies not in domination, but in influence earned through respect."
Power
"The racing world is a mirror held up to society itself."
Truth
"A gentleman's word is his bond, no contract required."
"In times of uncertainty, one must hold fast to what one knows to be right."
Courage
"The American dream is not inherited—it is earned."
Dreams
"Beauty in motion is the highest form of art."
Art