Wisdom Quotes
The best minds across centuries have wrestled with what it means to be wise. These quotes capture their hard-won insights.
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"The value of a man is measured by the value he creates for others."Collis P. Huntington
"The man who builds for profit alone builds on sand."Collis P. Huntington
"I have never regretted any investment in human capability."Collis P. Huntington
"The true test of an enterprise is whether it outlives its founder."Collis P. Huntington
"A man's worth is not in what he owns, but in what he creates."Collis P. Huntington
"The pursuit of knowledge should never cease, regardless of age or station."Leland Stanford
"The cultivation of virtue is more important than the accumulation of wealth."Leland Stanford
"The moment we stop learning is the moment we begin to decline."Leland Stanford
"The mind is the greatest asset a man can possess."John Jacob Astor
"The wealthy man is not he who has the most money, but he who needs the least."John Jacob Astor
"I have found that the most successful men are those who listen more than they speak."John Jacob Astor
"I have found that the best business decisions come from quiet contemplation."John Jacob Astor
"A man who dies rich dies poor in spirit."Stephen Girard
"The wise accumulate knowledge as the merchant accumulates goods."Stephen Girard
"A wise man knows that his greatest investment is in people."Stephen Girard
"A man's worth is not determined by his net worth."Stephen Girard
"Wealth without wisdom is a burden, not a blessing."Stephen Girard
"To pursue truth is to pursue the only thing that never fails."Stephen Girard
"The wisdom to know what matters is the beginning of all wisdom."Stephen Girard
"The accumulation of wealth is not the ultimate measure of a man's worth."William K. Vanderbilt
"The measure of a man is not his wealth but his character."William K. Vanderbilt
"Progress requires both innovation and respect for proven principles."William K. Vanderbilt
"I have found that listening is often more important than speaking."William K. Vanderbilt
"The pursuit of knowledge enriches both mind and spirit."William K. Vanderbilt
"The truly successful man is one who has learned from his failures."William K. Vanderbilt
"A man must know when to hold and when to fold."Cornelius Vanderbilt II
"A man must master his passions to master his fortune."Cornelius Vanderbilt II
"A man must never lose sight of his principles."Cornelius Vanderbilt II
"A man must master himself before mastering his fortune."Cornelius Vanderbilt II
"The measure of a man is not in his possessions, but in his principles."Mark Hopkins