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From "Fifty years in Wall Street" by Clews, Henry
Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt
A dominant figure in early Wall Street, known for his railroad empire and ruthless business tactics.
Core Belief
"Success is achieved through strength and strategic maneuvering, and the only important values are those of profit and control."
Worldview
Sees the world as a battlefield where the strong dominate the weak. Focuses on acquiring and maintaining power and influence.
Personality
Aggressive, shrewd, and often ruthless. A self-made man with a strong will and a keen understanding of human nature. Not formally educated but possesses a natural business acumen.
In Their Own Words
"Paint me as I am. If you leave out a scar or a wrinkle, I shall not pay you a farthing."
"I have expressed my opinions freely from a Wall Street point of view, from the standpoint of the much-abused operator and broker, and “bloated bondholder.”"
"The public be damned!"
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