Cornelius Vanderbilt II

"The man who fears failure will never attempt anything great."

"I have learned that patience with others reflects patience with oneself."

"The true test of character comes in times of adversity."

"A man without dreams is a man without direction."

"The foundation of happiness is the satisfaction of a job well done."

"The man who seeks to control others cannot control himself."

"I believe that education opens the doors that money cannot."

"The path to wisdom is paved with mistakes overcome."

"To inspire others, one must first inspire oneself."

"The greatest reward is knowing one has lived with integrity."

"A man's legacy is what remains after the gold has been spent."

"The man who works diligently at his craft cannot fail."

"I have found that humility precedes honor."

"The true measure of success is not what you have, but who you have become."

"To achieve one's dreams, one must first believe in them."

"The man who cannot forgive is imprisoned by his own bitterness."

"I believe that every setback is a setup for a comeback."

"The strength of character determines the strength of circumstance."

"To lead with power, rule with wisdom."

"The man who seeks truth must be willing to abandon comfort."

"I have learned that abundance comes to those who give freely."

"The greatest investment is the investment in human potential."

"A man's greatest enemy is often himself."

"The path to peace is through the mastery of one's own mind."

"To achieve greatness, one must first achieve discipline."

"I believe that the man who serves humanity serves himself."

"The true wealth is in the relationships we cultivate."

"The man who never falls never rises to true heights."

"The foundation of all achievement is belief in oneself."

"I have found that the most successful men are the most humble."