"I have mastered the art of making money"Work
"The railroad changed America, and I changed the railroad"
"Sentiment and business do not mix"Work
"I am driven by ambition, not compassion"Motivation
"The market punishes the weak and rewards the strong"Success
"I have never asked for permission to succeed"Courage
"Fortune favors the bold and the ruthless"Success
"I control my destiny through wealth and influence"Power
"The man who hesitates is lost in business"Courage
"I have built my fortune on the ruins of my enemies"Success
"Capital flows like water, seeking the lowest point"Knowledge
"I respect only those who are strong enough to compete"Strength
"The future of America runs on railroad tracks that I own"
"Morality is a luxury the wealthy can afford to ignore"Truth
"I have turned the railroad into a weapon of power"Power
"Success is the only standard by which to judge a man"Success
"I am not interested in being liked, only in being feared"Leadership
"The market rewards those with the courage to act"Courage
"I have made millions by understanding human greed"Knowledge
"Power and profit are the only things worth fighting for"Power
"I have never regretted a decision made for profit"Work
"The strong build empires, the weak build homes"Strength
"I am the architect of my own fortune"Success
"The railroad industry is controlled by those with vision"
"I have earned the right to do as I please"Power
"Success requires the willingness to sacrifice others"Success
"I build my fortune on the foundation of competition"Work
"The market is the only fair judge of success"Wisdom
"I am driven by the desire for power and wealth"Motivation
"The man who controls the railroads controls the nation"Power