Collis P. Huntington

Railroad Magnate American 1821 – 1900

Built Central Pacific and Southern Pacific Railroad empires.

377 quotes

"The key to success is to focus on goals, not obstacles."
Success
"I have always believed that the man who accumulates the most wealth is the man who gives the most to society."
Money
"Opportunity is the mother of progress."
"The greatest fortunes are built on the foundation of hard work and determination."
Work
"A man's character is his destiny."
Wisdom
"The railroad is the greatest achievement of civilization."
Technology
"Success comes to those who are willing to take calculated risks."
Success
"I believe in the power of vision and persistence."
Perseverance
"The future belongs to those who can imagine it."
Imagination
"Great enterprises are born from great ambitions."
Dreams
"Patience is the virtue of the strong."
Patience
"The mind is the greatest tool a man can possess."
Knowledge
"Progress is the natural state of mankind."
Change
"A man who never made a mistake never tried anything new."
Courage
"The best investment is in yourself."
Education
"Time is the most precious commodity."
Time
"I have no sympathy for the idle."
Work
"The strong survive, and the weak fall away."
Strength
"Commerce is the lifeblood of civilization."
Leadership
"Freedom and opportunity are the greatest gifts."
Freedom
"A man's worth is measured by his accomplishments."
Success
"The path to greatness is paved with sacrifice."
Perseverance
"I believe in the American spirit of enterprise."
Motivation
"Adversity reveals character."
Courage
"The best men are those who build empires."
Leadership
"Knowledge is the foundation of power."
Knowledge
"I have always sought to create value, not just wealth."
Success
"The future is written by those with vision."
Imagination
"A man must be willing to risk everything to gain everything."
Courage
"Success is the result of careful planning and bold action."
Success