Cornelius Vanderbilt

Railroad magnate

Modern influential 134 sayings

Sayings by Cornelius Vanderbilt

I have never been afraid to challenge the status quo.

1870 — Innovation
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The only way to make money is to take risks.

1865 — Investment strategy
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The only way to succeed is to outwork everyone else.

1860 — Work ethic
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The only way to get rich is to think for yourself.

1865 — Financial independence
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The only way to win is to never give up.

1860 — Perseverance
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I have never been afraid to stand up for what I believe in.

1870 — Conviction
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The only way to succeed is to believe in yourself.

1865 — Self-confidence
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I have always been a man of few words.

1870 — Personal reflection
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I have never been afraid to go against the grain.

1870 — Independence
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The only way to win is to play to win.

1865 — Competition
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I have always been a man of my convictions.

1870 — Personal reflection
Strange & Unusual Confirmed

The only way to succeed is to never stop trying.

1860 — Perseverance
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I have never been afraid to take the road less traveled.

1870 — Independence
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The only way to get rich is to think big.

1865 — Ambition
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The only way to win is to never back down.

1860 — Perseverance
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I have never been afraid to stand my ground.

1870 — Conviction
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The only way to succeed is to keep pushing forward.

1865 — Perseverance
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I have always been a man of few words but many actions.

1870 — Personal reflection
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The only way to get ahead is to take control.

1860 — Leadership
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I have never been afraid to challenge authority.

1870 — Independence
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