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There is no friendship in trade.

It is not according to my mode of doing things, to bring a suit against a man that I have the power ...

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

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

I have always served the public to the best of my ability. Why? Because, like every other man, it is...

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What do I care about law? Ain't I got the power?

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Cornelius Vanderbilt

Businessman

Born: 1794-05-27

Died: 1877-01-04

Cornelius Vanderbilt (27 May 1794 – 4 January 1877) was an American business magnate and philanthropist who built his wealth in railroads and shipping. Born poor and with but a mediocre education, his luck, perseverance and intelligence led into leadership positions in the inland water trade, and the rapidly growing railroad industry. He is best known for building the New York Central Railroad. As one of the richest Americans in history, he was the patriarch of the Vanderbilt family and provided the initial gift to found Vanderbilt University.More