John Jacob Astor

"A man who does not read is no better off than a man who cannot read."

"The best investment a man can make is in himself."

"Opportunity favors the prepared mind, not the lucky."

"I have learned that the secret to prosperity is to think bigger than your circumstances."

"The man who fears nothing is the man who has the most to fear."

"I believe that every man has within him the capacity to become wealthy."

"The greatest wealth is the freedom to do what you want, when you want."

"Success is not final, and failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts."

"A man's true worth is measured by what he does with his power."

"I have made my fortune by understanding what people want and providing it."

"The poorest man is he who has lost his health and his pride."

"Great men are not born great; they grow great through adversity."

"The man who lives only for himself is the poorest man of all."

"I have found that the most valuable asset is a good reputation."

"The future is not determined by chance, but by choice."

"A man should be judged not by his possessions, but by his principles."

"I believe that every transaction should be fair to both parties."

"The secret to longevity in business is to adapt to change."

"A man who has no vision for the future is a prisoner of his past."

"I have learned that patience is the greatest virtue in business."

"The man who never makes a mistake never tries anything new."

"A true entrepreneur is not afraid to fail, because he learns from failure."

"I have discovered that the most profitable ventures are those that solve real problems."

"The wealth of a nation is measured not by its money, but by its people."

"A man of character will never compromise his principles for profit."

"I believe that every man has a responsibility to contribute to society."

"The greatest teacher is experience, not theory."

"A man should never stop learning, for the moment he does, he begins to decline."

"I have found that the most successful men are those who listen more than they speak."

"The man who is too proud to learn from others is destined to remain ignorant."