Cornelius Vanderbilt

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.

I don't care half so much about making money as I do about making my point, and coming out ahead.

I have been insane on the subject of moneymaking all my life.

There is no friendship in trade.

If I had learned education I would not have had time to learn anything else.