Charles Schwab

Steel Executive American 1862 – 1939

Built Bethlehem Steel and became one of America's wealthiest men.

375 quotes

"Small disciplined actions compound into extraordinary results."
Perseverance
"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn."
Education
"A penny saved is a penny earned only if you know what to do with it."
Money
"Success is not a destination, it is a journey of continuous improvement."
Change
"The greatest investment you can make is in yourself."
"Wealth creation is a marathon, not a sprint."
Money
"Risk without understanding is gambling; understanding without risk is cowardice."
Wisdom
"The mind is the greatest wealth generator of all."
Power
"Never stop questioning, never stop learning, never stop growing."
"A failure is just a learning opportunity wearing a different costume."
Courage
"The secret to wealth is making your money work for you, not the other way around."
Money
"Confidence comes from knowledge, not hope."
Knowledge
"Your decisions today shape your destiny tomorrow."
"The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it."
Motivation
"Markets reward patience and punish impatience."
Patience
"Good judgment comes from experience; experience often comes from bad judgment."
Wisdom
"To achieve extraordinary success, you must be willing to do what ordinary people won't."
Success
"The best defense against market volatility is a long-term perspective."
Time
"True wealth is freedom—freedom of choice, freedom of action, freedom of thought."
Freedom
"You don't need a lot of money to start investing; you need a lot of discipline."
"The cost of inaction is always greater than the cost of mistakes."
Courage
"A scattered mind can never achieve a focused result."
"The best investments are often made when others are fearful."
Courage
"Your reputation is your most valuable asset."
Truth
"Patience and persistence are the pillars of sustainable success."
Perseverance
"Understanding yourself is the first step to understanding markets."
"Wealth without purpose is meaningless."
"The investor who waits for the perfect opportunity often waits forever."
"Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow."
Time
"Knowledge without action is merely entertainment."