It was the custom when men received nominations to come to me for contributions, and I made them and considered them good paying investments for the company. In a Republican district I was a strong Republican; in a Democratic district I was Democratic, and in doubtful districts I was doubtful. In politics I was an Erie Railroad man all the time.
I judge property myself by its net earning power; that is the only rule I have been able to get.... This whole island [Manhattan] was once bought for… - Jay Gould
I judge property myself by its net earning power; that is the only rule I have been able to get.... This whole island [Manhattan] was once bought for…
- Jay Gould
I can hire one half of the working class to kill the other half. - Jay Gould
I can hire one half of the working class to kill the other half.
My idea is, that if capital and labor are left alone they will mutually regulate each other. People who think they can regulate all mankind and get w… - Jay Gould
My idea is, that if capital and labor are left alone they will mutually regulate each other. People who think they can regulate all mankind and get w…
It was the custom when men received nominations to come to me for contributions, and I made them and considered them good paying investments for the … - Jay Gould
It was the custom when men received nominations to come to me for contributions, and I made them and considered them good paying investments for the …
In a Republican district I was a Republican. In a Democratic district I was a Democrat. And in a doubtful district, I was Doubtful. But I was always … - Jay Gould
In a Republican district I was a Republican. In a Democratic district I was a Democrat. And in a doubtful district, I was Doubtful. But I was always …
No man can control Wall Street. Wall Street is like the ocean. No man can govern it. It is too vast. Wall Street is full of eddies and currents. The … - Jay Gould
No man can control Wall Street. Wall Street is like the ocean. No man can govern it. It is too vast. Wall Street is full of eddies and currents. The …
I do not believe that since man was in the habit of living on this planet anyone has ever lived possessed of the impudence of Jay Gould. - Jay Gould
I do not believe that since man was in the habit of living on this planet anyone has ever lived possessed of the impudence of Jay Gould.
I sometimes think I should like to give up business entirely. The care and worriment attending large business interests are very great, but besides t… - Jay Gould
I sometimes think I should like to give up business entirely. The care and worriment attending large business interests are very great, but besides t…
Having the ability to get and gain respect through your work is great but you have to be careful not to get carried away. - Jay Gould
Having the ability to get and gain respect through your work is great but you have to be careful not to get carried away.
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