Top 13 Quotes & Sayings by Cornelius Vanderbilt

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American businessman Cornelius Vanderbilt.
Last updated on December 18, 2024.
Cornelius Vanderbilt

Cornelius Vanderbilt, nicknamed "the Commodore", was an American business magnate who built his wealth in railroads and shipping. After working with his father's business, Vanderbilt worked his way into leadership positions in the inland water trade and invested in the rapidly growing railroad industry, effectively transforming the geography of the United States.

I don't care half so much about making money as I do about making my point, and coming out ahead.
What do I care about law? Ain't I got the power?
There is no friendship in trade. — © Cornelius Vanderbilt
There is no friendship in trade.
I have been insane on the subject of moneymaking all my life.
It is not according to my mode of doing things, to bring a suit against a man that I have the power in my own hands to punish.
I have always served the public to the best of my ability. Why? Because, like every other man, it is to my interest to do so.
If I had learned education I would not have had time to learn anything else.
You have undertaken to cheat me. I won't sue you, for the law is too slow. I'll ruin you.
I am not afraid of my enemies, but by God, you must look out when you get among your friends.
Never be a minion, always be an owner.
Never tell anyone what you are going to do till you've done it.
I have been insane on the subject of money-making all my life.
Law! What do I care about the law? Ain't I got the power?
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