Leland Stanford

"A society that ignores its artists ignores its soul."

"The discovery of truth requires both openness and rigor."

"Patience in building is superior to haste in destruction."

"The strength of character is forged in the fire of adversity."

"Gratitude transforms our perspective and elevates our spirit."

"The creative spirit cannot be confined by rules or tradition."

"A man in good health possesses a wealth that money cannot purchase."

"The adventure of life is found in pursuing worthy goals."

"Love expressed through work becomes a blessing to all who benefit from it."

"The whole tendency of modern society is toward specialization, yet a man cannot succeed in life unless he has a broad understanding of all subjects"

"A man who accumulates wealth for its own sake is poor indeed"

"The railroad will do more for California than all the gold ever discovered in these mountains"

"Education is the foundation upon which we build our future"

"I have always believed that the surest way to success is to help others succeed"

"The true measure of a man's wealth is not in gold but in the lives he touches"

"Young men should be taught that effort is the price of all advancement"

"We must preserve the record of human achievement for generations to come"

"Commerce and education go hand in hand in building a great nation"

"A man's reputation is worth more than all the riches in the world"

"The development of natural resources should benefit all mankind"

"I believe in the power of organized effort to accomplish great things"

"Universities should be places where young minds are freed to think"

"The West will never reach its potential without proper transportation"

"A leader must have the courage to make unpopular decisions"

"Progress requires that we challenge the status quo"

"The measure of civilization is how it treats those less fortunate"

"Investment in people always yields the greatest returns"

"I have found that persistence overcomes nearly every obstacle"

"A man must have a vision larger than himself to achieve greatness"

"The railroad is not merely a business venture, it is a nation-building enterprise"