Cornelius Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt, also known informally as "Commodore Vanderbilt", was an American business magnate and philanthropist who built his wealth in railroads and shipping. Born poor and having but a mediocre education, he used perseverance, intelligence and luck to work into leadership positions in the inland water trade, and invest in the rapidly growing railroad industry. He is best known for building the New York Central Railroad...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth27 May 1794
CityStaten Island, NY
CountryUnited States of America
I don't care half so much about making money as I do about making my point, and coming out ahead.
You have undertaken to cheat me. I won't sue you, for the law is too slow. I'll ruin you.
I have been insane on the subject of money-making all my life.
There is no friendship in trade.