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. Cornelius Vanderbilt More Quotes by Cornelius Vanderbilt More Quotes From Cornelius Vanderbilt If I had learned education I would not have had time to learn anything else. Cornelius Vanderbilt related-to-education ifs education Never tell anyone what you are going to do till you've done it. Cornelius Vanderbilt stupid-questions done Never be a minion, always be an owner. Cornelius Vanderbilt minions owners I don't care half so much about making money as I do about making my point, and coming out ahead. Cornelius Vanderbilt making-money care half You have undertaken to cheat me. I won't sue you, for the law is too slow. I'll ruin you. Cornelius Vanderbilt revenge law cheating I am not afraid of my enemies, but by God, you must look out when you get among your friends. Cornelius Vanderbilt not-afraid looks enemy Law! What do I care about the law? Ain't I got the power? Cornelius Vanderbilt liberty care law It is not according to my mode of doing things, to bring a suit against a man that I have the power in my own hands to punish. Cornelius Vanderbilt suits men hands There is no friendship in trade. Cornelius Vanderbilt trade I have been insane on the subject of money-making all my life. Cornelius Vanderbilt making-money subjects insane What do I care about law? Ain't I got the power? Cornelius Vanderbilt about care power law