Quote by Leland Stanford

"The laboring man and the laboring woman are by far the most important people on whom the fate of the country depends."

"Education is the great equalizer of conditions, and is the first element of success for where education is concerned."

"I made my money in railroads, but I want to be remembered for Stanford University."

"The whole world is one's neighbor."

"The best part of living is knowing you survived."

"The world needs heroes."

"Life is too short to live poorly."

"I'd rather be an optimist and be wrong than a pessimist and be right"