Edward Harriman

Railroad Magnate American 1848 – 1909

Built Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railroad empires.

378 quotes

"I have never met a problem that could not be solved with determination."
"Gratitude is the foundation of all true happiness and contentment."
Gratitude
"The creative mind sees connections others cannot see."
Creativity
"Justice delayed is justice denied; act swiftly and fairly."
Justice
"I would rather work with integrity than succeed through deception."
"The power of an idea lies not in its conception, but in its execution."
Creativity
"A man must learn to listen before he presumes to lead."
Wisdom
"Success is built not on grand gestures, but on daily discipline."
Work
"I believe that every person has the capacity for greatness."
Inspiration
"The strongest defense against failure is continuous learning."
Education
"Life teaches those who are willing to pay attention."
Wisdom
"I have found that humility and strength go hand in hand."
Strength
"The future is not given; it is earned through effort and vision."
Dreams
"In solitude, a man discovers his true nature and purpose."
Solitude
"I have never forgotten where I came from; it keeps me grounded."
Gratitude
"The test of a man is how he treats those below him in station."
Kindness
"Power without wisdom is tyranny; wisdom without power is impotent."
Power
"I believe that every challenge carries within it the seeds of growth."
Change
"The rhythm of work and rest is the rhythm of a healthy life."
Health
"A vision without execution is merely a pleasant daydream."
Motivation
"I have learned that the best leaders are the best listeners."
Leadership
"Time wounds all heels, as they say, but it also heals all wounds."
Time
"The world is shaped by those who believe they can shape it."
Power
"I would rather fail at something important than succeed at something trivial."
Success
"Friendship is the greatest fortune; cultivate it with care and honesty."
Friendship
"The bonds of family are the strongest bonds a man can know."
Family
"I have always believed that faith and reason can coexist peacefully."
Faith
"The natural world teaches lessons that no classroom can provide."
Nature
"Beauty exists not in perfection, but in authenticity and purpose."
Beauty
"I have found that music elevates the spirit in ways words cannot."
Music