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

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

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

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

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

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

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 never notice what is said about me. I am credited with things I have never done, and abused for them. It would be idle to attempt to contradict new…

- Jay Gould