Edward Harriman

Railroad Magnate American 1848 – 1909

Built Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railroad empires.

378 quotes

"The foundation of any empire is built on trust and fair dealing."
Leadership
"Life rewards those who are willing to take calculated risks."
Courage
"In the face of adversity, the strong do not break; they bend and adapt."
Strength
"Time is the most precious commodity; waste it and you waste your life."
Time
"I believe in the power of vision to transform reality."
Inspiration
"Wealth without purpose is merely an empty accumulation."
Money
"The greatest satisfaction comes from building something that lasts."
Work
"A man must know himself before he can truly lead others."
Philosophy
"Success is not a destination; it is a journey of constant improvement."
Success
"I have always trusted my instincts, even when they defied logic."
Wisdom
"The world respects those who respect themselves."
Strength
"Hope is the fuel that drives the engine of human achievement."
Hope
"In matters of importance, speak the truth, come what may."
Truth
"The measure of leadership is not authority, but influence."
Leadership
"I have found that optimism is a better strategy than pessimism."
Happiness
"The mind is the greatest tool a man possesses; sharpen it daily."
Knowledge
"Freedom requires responsibility; one cannot exist without the other."
Freedom
"A man of principle may be inconvenient, but he is never forgotten."
Courage
"The future belongs to those who build, not those who merely observe."
Motivation
"In every challenge lies the seed of opportunity."
Wisdom
"I have learned that resilience is more important than raw talent."
Perseverance
"Art and commerce need not be enemies; they can elevate each other."
Art
"The greatest power is the power to transform lives through work."
Power
"Peace comes not from the absence of conflict, but from its resolution."
Peace
"I believe that technology should serve humanity, not control it."
Technology
"The history of progress is the history of those who dared to be different."
History
"Money is merely a tool; what matters is what you build with it."
Money
"A healthy body supports a sharp mind; neglect neither."
Health
"Adventure is not found; it is created by those with courage and vision."
Adventure
"The greatest wealth is the respect of your peers and community."
Friendship