The railroads are not run for the benefit of the dear public. That cry is nonsense. They are built for men who invest their money and expect to get a fair percentage of the same.
I have had no real gratification or enjoyment of any sort more than my neighbour on the next block who is worth only half a million.
The public be damned. I am working for my stockholders.
The public be damned.
The public be damned! (on whether the public should be consulted about luxury trains Aug 1918
