American businessman and philanthropist (d. 1885), Birth: 8-5-1821, Death: 8-12-1885
1.
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.
William Henry Vanderbilt
2.
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.
William Henry Vanderbilt
3.
The public be damned. I am working for my stockholders.
William Henry Vanderbilt
4.
The public be damned.
William Henry Vanderbilt
5.
The public be damned! (on whether the public should be consulted about luxury trains Aug 1918
