Cornelius Vanderbilt

Shipping & Railroad American 1794 – 1877

Built railroad and shipping empire, dominated American transportation.

374 quotes

"The secret of success is to make your work feel like play."
Happiness
"I have never believed in leaving anything to chance."
Wisdom
"The man who is always learning is the man who will always succeed."
Education
"I believe that every challenge is an opportunity to grow."
"The greatest investment you can make is in your own mind."
Education
"I have always been driven by a desire to create something meaningful."
"The man who is kind to others is the man who will be remembered."
Kindness
"I have found that success is not about luck, but about hard work."
Success
"The greatest legacy a man can leave is his example."
"I never allow fear to prevent me from taking action."
Courage
"The secret to wealth is to make money work for you."
Money
"I have always believed in the importance of family."
Family
"The man who is grateful for what he has will always have enough."
Gratitude
"I came to understand that business is about creating value."
Success
"The greatest satisfaction is knowing you have helped others succeed."
Leadership
"I have never been content with mediocrity."
"The secret of life is to keep moving forward."
Motivation
"I believe that every man should strive to be better than he was yesterday."
"The greatest power is the power to create something from nothing."
Creativity
"I have always been a man of action, not just words."
"The man who gives up easily is a man who will never achieve greatness."
Perseverance
"I have found that the most successful ventures come from a simple idea."
"The secret of success is to be better at what you do than anyone else."
"I never sought sympathy; I sought success."
"The greatest lesson life teaches is that nothing is permanent."
Change
"I have always believed in the power of vision."
Inspiration
"The man who is honest will always sleep better than the man who is not."
Truth
"I believe that true wealth is measured not in dollars but in impact."
"The secret to persistence is to remember why you started."
Motivation
"I have never been afraid to stand alone for what I believe."