William Henry Vanderbilt Inspirational Quotes (5)

The railroads are not run for the benefit of the dear public. That cry is nonsense. They are built for men who invest their money and expect to get a fair percentage of the same.

I have had no real gratification or enjoyment of any sort more than my neighbour on the next block who is worth only half a million.

The public be damned.

The public be damned! (on whether the public should be consulted about luxury trains Aug 1918

The public be damned. I am working for my stockholders.