American business magnate who built his wealth in railroads and shipping. One of the richest Americans in history and a fierce competitor on Wall Street.
"What do I care about the law? Ain't I got the power?"
"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 moneymaking all my life."
"Never tell anyone what you are going to do till you have done it."
What do I care about the law? Ain't I got the power?
— Cornelius Vanderbilt
You have undertaken to cheat me. I won't sue you, for the law is too slow. I'll ruin you.
"You have undertaken to cheat me. I won't sue you, for the law is too slow. I'll ..."
I have been insane on the subject of moneymaking all my life.
Never tell anyone what you are going to do till you have done it.
