Thomas Fortune Ryan

Financier & Investor American 1851 – 1928

Built fortune through railroads, tobacco, and insurance investments.

380 quotes

"Fear is the enemy of progress."
Fear
"Gratitude is the sign of a noble soul."
Gratitude
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
Imagination
"The greatest gift is peace of mind."
Peace
"Innovation requires imagination and courage."
Creativity
"Nature teaches us the greatest lessons about persistence."
Nature
"Art is the expression of the soul."
Art
"Music is the universal language of mankind."
Music
"Science is the pursuit of truth through evidence."
Science
"Technology should serve humanity, not master it."
Technology
"History repeats itself to those who do not learn from it."
History
"Philosophy teaches us how to live."
Philosophy
"Literature opens the doors of human experience."
Literature
"Justice delayed is justice denied."
Justice
"Politics is the art of compromise."
Politics
"War is the failure of diplomacy."
War
"Motivation comes from within."
Motivation
"Inspiration strikes those who are prepared."
Inspiration
"Relationships require time and attention."
Relationships
"Solitude is necessary for reflection."
Solitude
"The true measure of success is happiness."
Happiness
"Family is the foundation of society."
Family
"Adventure is the food of life."
Adventure
"Strength comes from facing our fears."
Strength
"Death is not the end but a transition."
Death
"Freedom is the right of all humans."
Freedom
"Perseverance breaks through all obstacles."
Perseverance
"Wealth without wisdom is dangerous."
Money
"The mind is the greatest asset."
Knowledge
"Creativity is the spark of innovation."
Creativity