William Astor

Merchant & Real Estate American 1763 – 1848

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

447 quotes

"Gratitude opens doors that complaint keeps closed."
Gratitude
"Creativity is the highest form of intelligence."
Creativity
"Justice delayed is justice denied."
Justice
"Patience is the greatest virtue of the strong."
Patience
"Kindness costs nothing but returns everything."
Kindness
"True strength is gentle and measured."
Strength
"Fear is the mind's greatest prison."
Fear
"Power without wisdom is tyranny."
Power
"Money is a tool, not a master."
Money
"Health is the wealth no fortune can buy."
Health
"Adventure awaits those brave enough to seek it."
Adventure
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
Imagination
"Technology should serve humanity, not rule it."
Technology
"History is the teacher of those who listen."
History
"Philosophy is the pursuit of wisdom through questions."
Philosophy
"Literature preserves the human spirit across ages."
Literature
"Politics should be the servant of the people."
Politics
"War is the failure of diplomacy."
War
"Motivation comes from purpose, not reward."
Motivation
"Inspiration is everywhere for the receptive mind."
Inspiration
"Relationships are the texture of human existence."
Relationships
"Solitude is where the soul finds itself."
Solitude
"To live is to change, to change is to grow."
Change
"The greatest gift is the freedom to choose."
Freedom
"Success is measured not by wealth but by character."
Success
"Love is the only investment that yields eternal returns."
Love
"A life lived for others is a life well lived."
Life
"The seeds we plant today grow into tomorrow's world."
Wisdom
"Happiness is found in simple moments, not grand gestures."
Happiness
"True friendship is the mirror of the soul."
Friendship