Railroad Quotes

“Consequently many large railroad systems of heavy capitalization bid fair to run into difficulties on the first serious falling off in general business.”

“The rage for railroads is so great that many will be laid in parts where they will not pay.”

“Give me a moment I am preparing to drawback to screamLouder than a train overhead below a railroad bridge”

“Do I understand, sir, that you mean the Cause for which our heroes have died is not sacred?'If you were run over by a railroad train your death wouldn’t sanctify the railroad company, would it?' asked Rhett and his voice sounded as if he were humbly seeking information.”

“The world admires wealth and velocity—these are the things for which everyone strives. Railroads, the post, steamboats, and all possible modes of communication are the means by which the world overeducates itself and freezes itself in mediocrity.”

“What would the new teacher, representing France, teach us? Railroading? No. France knows nothing valuable about railroading. Steamshipping? No. France has no superiorities over us in that matter. Steamboating? No. French steamboating is still of Fulton's date--1809. Postal service? No. France is a back number there. Telegraphy? No, we taught her that ourselves. Journalism? No. Magazining? No, that is our own specialty. Government? No; Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, Nobility, Democracy, Adultery the system is too variegated for our climate. Religion? No, not variegated enough for our climate. Morals? No, we cannot rob the poor to enrich ourselves.”

“If women can be railroad workers in Russia, why can't they fly in space?”

“A private railroad car is not an acquired taste. One takes to it immediately.”

“A small town is usually divided by a railroad a main street two churches and a lot of opinions.”