Leadership Quotes
What separates leaders from the crowd? These words from history's most influential figures reveal the answer.
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"A man who cannot make difficult decisions has no business leading others."Collis P. Huntington
"To create wealth is to create opportunity for countless others."Collis P. Huntington
"The true entrepreneur sees possibility where others see only problems."Collis P. Huntington
"I did not build the railroad for profit alone, but for progress itself."Collis P. Huntington
"I built with capital, but I built for posterity."Collis P. Huntington
"I preferred to be remembered as a builder rather than as a mere businessman."Collis P. Huntington
"Great enterprises are built not by one man, but by many working toward a common purpose."Leland Stanford
"A leader is measured by his ability to lift others as he rises."Leland Stanford
"The burden of leadership is the responsibility to those who follow."Leland Stanford
"A true gentleman conducts his business with integrity above all else."John Jacob Astor
"The man who gives credit to others will always find others willing to work for him."John Jacob Astor
"A true leader is one who elevates those around him."John Jacob Astor
"Wealth is a trust, not a trophy."Stephen Girard
"To build a fortune and leave it ungoverned is to build a curse."Stephen Girard
"The ship of commerce must be steered by the compass of morality."Stephen Girard
"The greatest fortunes are built by those who think of others."Stephen Girard
"A man who cannot inspire loyalty cannot build an empire."Stephen Girard
"To inspire others is to create immortality."Stephen Girard
"Business is not inherently evil; it is a tool for creating value and progress."William K. Vanderbilt
"Business requires both wisdom and courage in equal measure."William K. Vanderbilt
"I believe that success is built upon a foundation of honest dealing."William K. Vanderbilt
"One should never forget the responsibility that comes with power."William K. Vanderbilt
"Business is ultimately about creating value for all stakeholders."William K. Vanderbilt
"A successful leader listens to the counsel of wise advisors."William K. Vanderbilt
"Business success is built upon a foundation of trust and reliability."William K. Vanderbilt
"A leader's legacy is determined by the leaders they develop."William K. Vanderbilt
"I have always believed that the way to get the best out of people is to make them feel important."Cornelius Vanderbilt II
"The higher the station, the greater the responsibility."Cornelius Vanderbilt II
"I believe in the improvement of society through industry."Cornelius Vanderbilt II
"I believe in the power of American enterprise."Cornelius Vanderbilt II