Thomas Fortune Ryan

Financier & Investor American 1851 – 1928

Built fortune through railroads, tobacco, and insurance investments.

380 quotes

"In adversity, a man discovers what he is truly made of."
Perseverance
"The strength to succeed is often found in the willingness to fail."
Strength
"A life of significance is built through countless small acts of integrity."
Life
"Those who understand the value of time understand the secret to advancement."
Time
"The world does not owe you success; it only rewards those who earn it."
Motivation
"In building an empire, never forget the stones that form its foundation."
Gratitude
"The man who listens learns; the man who speaks merely hears himself."
Wisdom
"Fortune is not luck; it is the intersection of preparation and opportunity."
Success
"The greatest power a man possesses is the power to improve himself."
Power
"In times of uncertainty, principles become the only reliable guide."
Faith
"A prosperous business begins with a prosperous mind."
Work
"The wealth that endures is wealth that serves a purpose greater than itself."
Success
"Competition sharpens the mind; collaboration sharpens the soul."
Relationships
"The man who cannot admit error cannot truly progress."
"In every challenge lies the seed of greater opportunity."
Change
"The true art of negotiation is finding truth both sides can live with."
Justice
"Those who give generously often receive abundantly."
Gratitude
"A mind devoted to learning is a mind devoted to living."
Knowledge
"The foundation of all lasting success is the willingness to work harder than others."
Work
"In the economy of life, reputation is the highest currency."
Truth
"The man who serves humanity through his work achieves true prosperity."
Leadership
"Fear is not the enemy of success; complacency is."
Fear
"A fortune without purpose is merely an elaborate form of poverty."
Philosophy
"The greatest teacher is not the one who speaks the most, but the one who listens best."
Education
"In business, as in life, integrity is the most profitable investment."
Money
"Those who cannot see beyond themselves cannot see beyond their circumstances."
"The power to change the world begins with the power to change oneself."
Change
"A life of substance requires more than material success; it requires moral success."
Truth
"The man who gives credit where it is due grows richer in respect."
Kindness
"In the pursuit of dreams, perseverance is the truest measure of character."
Dreams