Charles Yerkes

"I have never met a man who could not be influenced by the right combination of incentives."

"The difference between success and failure is often a matter of persistence through doubt."

"A man's worth is measured not by his words, but by his ability to bend circumstances to his will."

"The masses are driven by emotion; the wise are guided by reason."

"In the world of commerce, there are no permanent friends, only permanent interests."

"Time is money, and money is power - waste neither."

"The man who controls information controls outcomes."

"I have learned that the surest path to wealth is through other men's labor and capital."

"What men call morality in business is often merely the restraint of the weak."

"A successful man is one who can adapt his strategy as circumstances demand."

"The universe rewards those who understand its mechanics, whether financial or physical."

"Dreams are worthless unless backed by capital and determination."

"I have built empires by understanding that fear is more powerful than love."

"The art of acquisition is knowing when to hold and when to press forward."

"A man who depends on others for validation will never accumulate true power."

"In every transaction, there is a winner and a loser - ensure you are always the former."

"The secret to maintaining power is to make men need you more than you need them."

"I have seen fortunes made by men of modest intellect but extraordinary determination."

"The world respects only those who can impose their will upon it."

"A transaction is fair only when both parties believe they have gained."

"The educated man understands the world; the wealthy man understands how to use that education."

"What others call greed, I call the honest recognition of one's own worth."

"A leader does not follow the crowd; he shapes it."

"The future belongs to those who can see it clearly and act without hesitation."

"In the game of life, as in the game of commerce, the house always wins - be the house."

"I have learned that most men will accept any condition if presented as inevitable."

"The measure of a man is not what he believes, but what he accomplishes."

"Every great fortune is built on the foundation of calculated risks."

"The weak speak of justice; the strong speak of results."

"A man's reputation is his most valuable asset - guard it with the same vigilance as your capital."