Cornelius Vanderbilt II

"A man should never forget his humble beginnings."

"The power of capital is the power of civilization."

"I believe in the improvement of society through industry."

"Wealth should be used to improve the world."

"A man's legacy is measured in what he leaves behind."

"I have always reinvested my profits for growth."

"The strength of a nation is in its commerce."

"A man must have vision to succeed in business."

"I believe in honest dealing in all my transactions."

"The future of America lies in its industries."

"A man should take pride in his work."

"I have proven that hard work overcomes all obstacles."

"The railroad connects not just cities, but destinies."

"A man's reputation is his most valuable possession."

"I have always believed in fair competition."

"The path to success is paved with failures."

"A man must be willing to take calculated risks."

"I believe in the power of American enterprise."

"Wealth without education is a burden."

"A man should always honor his commitments."

"The true power of wealth is the good it can do."

"I have built my fortune with integrity and purpose."

"A man's success is determined by his character."

"I believe in continuous improvement and innovation."

"The railroad is progress made manifest."

"A man must never lose sight of his principles."

"I have always believed that hard work is noble."

"The future belongs to those with vision and courage."

"A man's greatest satisfaction is honest achievement."

"I believe in the transformative power of enterprise."