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“Never tell anyone what you are going to do till you've done it.”

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Cornelius Vanderbilt

A renowned 19th-century American businessman and pioneer in the railroad and shipping industries. Born into a poor family, Cornelius Vanderbilt rose from a common seaman to become one of the wealthiest individuals in the United States. He founded the Vanderbilt family and had a profound impact on the transportation industry in the United States. more

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