William Astor

Merchant & Real Estate American 1763 – 1848

Built American fur trading empire and New York real estate fortune.

447 quotes

"The greatest battles are often fought within ourselves."
Strength
"Wisdom is knowing when to speak and when to listen."
Wisdom
"Love is the only currency that multiplies when shared."
Love
"To lead is to serve; to serve is to lead."
Leadership
"The beauty of life lies in its imperfections."
Beauty
"Time is the canvas upon which we paint our lives."
Time
"Patience is not weakness; it is the strength to wait."
Patience
"The pursuit of peace begins within the human heart."
Peace
"Nature teaches us lessons we are too often too busy to learn."
Nature
"Success is measured not by wealth, but by integrity."
Success
"Kindness is the only act that never goes unnoticed."
Kindness
"The fear that paralyzes us is often imaginary."
Fear
"Gratitude transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary."
Gratitude
"In darkness, hope is the light we must become."
Hope
"The mind is the greatest kingdom we will ever rule."
Philosophy
"Every ending is merely a beginning in disguise."
Change
"The test of character is how one treats those who can offer nothing."
"Music is the mathematics of emotion."
Music
"Faith is not blind; it is vision beyond sight."
Faith
"Work without purpose is slavery; purpose without work is fantasy."
Work
"Adventure awaits those brave enough to seek it."
Adventure
"Imagination is the birthplace of all innovation."
Imagination
"Technology serves us best when it serves humanity."
Technology
"Literature is the voice of generations yet unborn."
Literature
"Power speaks loudest when it whispers."
Power
"Motivation comes from purpose; inspiration comes from within."
Motivation
"Relationships are the true wealth of any life."
Relationships
"The greatest teacher is failure, if we listen to its lessons."
Education
"Perseverance is the refusal to accept the impossible."
Perseverance
"Truth may be uncomfortable, but it is always liberating."
Truth