"I would recommend them all [other citizens] to pursue the course that I pursue."
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Testimony before the railroad committee (January 18, 1867), sometimes quoted more briefly as "Let them do what I have done."
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Cornelius Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt (27 May 1794 – 4 January 1877) was an American business magnate and philanthropist who built his wealth in railroads and shipping. Born poor and with but a mediocre education, his luck, perseverance and intelligence led into leadership positions in the inland water trade, and the rapidly growing railroad industry. He is best known for building the New York Central Railroad. As one of the richest Americans in history, he was the patriarch of the Vanderbilt family and provided
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