William K. Vanderbilt

"The man who builds something lasting must think beyond his own lifetime."

"True power rests not in dominion over others, but in the respect they willingly grant."

"I believe that every man has a duty to improve his station in life, not for vanity, but for purpose."

"The quality of a society is reflected in the quality of its great works."

"A man who cannot admit error cannot progress beyond his current understanding."

"I have observed that the most formidable obstacles often precede the greatest victories."

"The true measure of a businessman is not his profit, but his integrity."

"A nation that neglects its infrastructure neglects its future."

"I believe that the responsibility of wealth is greater than the privilege of it."

"The man who serves a larger purpose than himself will never lack for purpose."

"In the end, a man's greatest contribution is not to his bank account, but to his age."

"I have learned that persistence in the face of adversity is the hallmark of all great men."

"The future is not something that happens to us; it is something we build with our own hands and minds."

"A wise man recognizes that today's certainty may be tomorrow's obsolescence."

"I believe in the power of vision to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary."

"The man who builds and walks away is greater than he who tears down."

"Wealth is not about how much you have, but how wisely you use it."

"A true gentleman never stops learning from those around him."

"The greatest fortune is to be useful to others."

"I have found that the most successful people are those who never forget where they came from."

"To create something lasting, one must think beyond the present moment."

"The railways have taught me that ambition without execution is merely fantasy."

"A man's character is revealed not in prosperity, but in how he faces adversity."

"I believe that progress demands sacrifice from those willing to lead."

"Duty to family is the foundation upon which all other duties rest."

"The most dangerous man is he who believes his own publicity."

"Time is the only currency that cannot be recovered once spent."

"One must be bold in vision but prudent in execution."

"The measure of a man is not his wealth, but his legacy."

"I have learned that competition breeds excellence."