America Quote by B. C. Forbes
“When you delve deep enough, you find that practically every great fortune and great enterprise in America have sprung from the courageous enterprise of some individual. It was Commodore Vanderbilt's enterprise in switching first from running a ferryboat to running other ships, and then, when he was well along in years, his enterprise in switching into railroading, that created what was to become one of the most notable fortunes in the history of the world.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Business Success, 1915
Great fortunes often begin with a single bold individual's daring venture, as illustrated by Vanderbilt's shift from ferries to railroads.
In simple terms: Big successes start with daring personal ventures.
Key Takeaway
Embrace bold, innovative risks.
Themes
entrepreneurship
risk
innovation
history
wealth
Mood
inspired
determined
reflective
Type
motivational
historical
When to use this quote
- starting a business
- career pivots
- investing in new markets
- overcoming fear of change
Key Concepts
capitalism
visionary leadership
industry disruption
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal risk could you take today?
- How do you evaluate the potential impact of a bold venture?
A Different Perspective
Not every bold move succeeds; external factors also matter.
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