William K. Vanderbilt

"One's influence can either uplift or corrupt society."

"A successful man never forgets the struggles of his youth."

"I believe that innovation is the engine of progress."

"One must be willing to work harder than one's competitors."

"The measure of true wealth is not in dollars but in deeds."

"A leader's legacy is determined by the leaders they develop."

"I have found that integrity opens doors that money cannot."

"One should embrace opportunity when it presents itself."

"The truly successful man is one who has learned from his failures."

"I believe that purpose should drive all human endeavor."

"A man's word is his most valuable possession."

"One must be willing to take responsibility for one's actions."

"Success is not a destination but a continuous journey of improvement."

"I have learned that the greatest rewards come from serving others."

"The man who has a million dollars is as well off as the man who has a billion - the real difference is in how they use what they have."

"Inherited wealth is a curse rather than a blessing to those who lack the character to manage it wisely."

"The true measure of a man is not in what he accumulates, but in what he contributes to society."

"I found that the men who succeeded were those who did the work that was before them with all their might, and with all their heart."

"Railroads are the arteries of commerce, and he who controls them controls the nation's lifeblood."

"Wealth without purpose is merely a burden carried through life."

"The greatest luxury is not gold or jewels, but freedom from want and worry."

"A man must prove himself worthy of the position fortune grants him."

"To those born to privilege, much is expected; to those given much, more shall be demanded."

"The competitive spirit that built America is the same spirit that will sustain it."

"I believe that hard work and determination can overcome any obstacle placed before a man."

"Education is not merely the acquisition of facts, but the development of character."

"The pursuit of excellence should never yield to the comfort of mediocrity."

"A gentleman's word is his bond; his reputation is his greatest possession."

"The art of business lies in knowing when to act and when to wait."

"Those who build empires must remember they are mortal men."