August Belmont Jr.

"To build something lasting requires vision, capital, and unwavering commitment."

"The best investments are those that benefit society as a whole."

"A man is judged by how he treats those who can offer him nothing."

"In the chaos of competition, character is one's true advantage."

"The turf knows no class distinctions—only speed and heart."

"True culture cannot be purchased; it must be cultivated."

"I believe in America because Americans believe in progress."

"Every man has within him the capacity for greatness."

"The mark of a civilized society is how it honors its commitments."

"One should never forget where one came from, even as one reaches higher."

"The best advice I ever received was to listen more than I speak."

"Tradition and innovation need not be enemies."

"A fortune built on exploitation is a fortune built on sand."

"The greatest victories often come after the most bitter defeats."

"In business, as in racing, timing is everything."

"A man must have something he loves more than money."

"The responsibility of wealth is to use it wisely."

"I have learned more from failure than from any success."

"An honest man sleeps soundly regardless of his bank balance."

"The future belongs to those with the courage to imagine it."

"Quality matters more than quantity in all things worth doing."

"A loyal friend is worth more than all the gold in Christendom."

"The American spirit is one of restless improvement."

"In the end, a man's legacy is measured by the lives he touched."

"Never underestimate the power of a well-placed word."

"The turf teaches humility to those proud enough to learn."

"Real wealth is the freedom to do what you believe in."

"One must be willing to risk greatly to gain greatly."

"A gentleman's duty is to leave the world better than he found it."

"The secret to success is doing what others will not."