Cornelius Vanderbilt II

Businessman & Heir American 1843 – 1899

Expanded Vanderbilt fortune through railroad and business expansion.

377 quotes

"I have always paid my debts with honor."
Truth
"The railroad is the artery of commerce."
Technology
"I do not believe in inherited privilege without responsibility."
Justice
"A man's word is his bond."
Truth
"Faith in oneself is the beginning of all success."
Faith
"I have built my fortune on the principle of fair dealing."
Justice
"The strong must help the weak."
Kindness
"Perseverance is the path to prosperity."
Perseverance
"Knowledge is power, and power is wealth."
Knowledge
"I have no sympathy for those who refuse to work."
Work
"The future belongs to those who prepare for it."
Hope
"A man must master his passions to master his fortune."
Wisdom
"I invest in the future, not the past."
Dreams
"The measure of a man is not in his words but in his deeds."
Truth
"Competition brings out the best in men."
Strength
"I believe in the dignity of labor."
Work
"The pursuit of excellence is the path to greatness."
Motivation
"A man should always know the value of his assets."
Knowledge
"I have always believed that opportunity rewards the prepared mind."
Hope
"The railroad has brought civilization to the wilderness."
"I do not fear competition; I welcome it."
Courage
"A man's greatest asset is his character."
Strength
"The accumulation of wealth is a sacred trust."
Faith
"I believe in democracy and free enterprise."
Freedom
"A man must earn his rest."
Work
"The future is bright for those who dare to dream."
Dreams
"I have always paid fair wages to my workers."
Justice
"Idleness is death to the spirit."
Life
"The true measure of wealth is peace of mind."
Peace
"I have built an empire through determination and vision."
Success