Did Cornelius Vanderbilt really say 'If I had it to do over again, I would have put more emphasis on education.'?

Cornelius Vanderbilt Quote Source & Citation:

If I had it to do over again, I would have put more emphasis on education.

— Cornelius Vanderbilt Modern · Railroad magnate

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Attributed later in his life, reflecting on his lack of formal schooling.

Date: Late 19th Century

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