I have been insane on the subject of moneymaking all my life.

— Cornelius Vanderbilt

What do I care about the law? Hain'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 will ruin you.

— Cornelius Vanderbilt

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

— Cornelius Vanderbilt