Great Throughts Treasury

This site is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Alan William Smolowe who gave birth to the creation of this database.

E.H. (Edward Henry) Harriman, fully Edward Henry "Ned" Harriman

American Financier, Railroad Magnate

"It is never safe to look in to the future with eyes of fear."

"Every man should make up his own mind that if he expect to succeed, he must give an honest return for the other man's dollar."

"Much good work is lost for the lack of a little more."

"What I most enjoy is the power of creation, getting into partnership with nature in doing good, helping to feed man and beast, and making everybody and everything a little better and happier."