John Jacob Astor

"I believe that every setback is a setup for a comeback."

"A true businessman understands that reputation is worth more than gold."

"The man who is grateful for what he has will always have more to be grateful for."

"I have found that the most successful partnerships are based on mutual respect and shared values."

"A man should live his life in such a way that his children will be proud to bear his name."

"The man who does not read books has no advantage over the one who cannot read them."

"Buy land, they're not making it anymore."

"A man's wealth is determined not by what he earns, but by what he keeps."

"The secret to wealth is to live below your means while investing above your station."

"Business is the art of extracting money from the pockets of others while appearing to serve their interests."

"The greatest fortunes are made by those who understand the value of patience."

"I would rather have a small empire that is truly mine than a large one built on borrowed foundations."

"Time is the only currency that cannot be counterfeited or replaced."

"The measure of a man's character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out."

"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire in the mind."

"A comfortable life is often the enemy of a remarkable one."

"The pursuit of pleasure often leads away from true happiness."

"In business, sentiment is a luxury that only the poor can afford."

"True freedom is not the absence of constraints, but the choice of which constraints to embrace."

"The strongest man is he who can admit his weaknesses."

"Nature teaches those who are willing to listen with patient attention."

"Every sunset brings new possibilities if you have the vision to see them."

"The man who stops learning is already dead, though his heart may continue beating."

"Fear is simply the companion of the ambitious; it proves you are attempting something worthwhile."

"A wise man learns from the mistakes of others; a fool insists on making his own."

"The greatest luxury is the freedom to pursue one's own ambitions without apology."

"Money is a tool, not a master; the man who forgets this will become its servant."

"In the pursuit of dreams, practicality is often the greatest obstacle."

"The beauty of life lies not in its destination, but in the opportunities seized along the way."

"True power is the ability to shape the world according to your vision while making others believe it was their idea."