When men review the career of a promiment citizen like CORNELIUS VANDERBILT, their most natural inclination is to look therein for some special lesson. VANDERBILT'S life was one of material success.

Over a long period of time, he developed a number of habits that could help him build his fortune, such as living within his means and taking care of his health. After making his fortune in steamships ...

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