24 Quotes by Ezra Cornell

The summer of 1830 I... blasted the tunnel through the rock to take water from the dam above the falls for the mill... In 1831 we lowered the tunnel four feet, and built a new dam across the creek.

Yesterday I staked off the ground on the hill for an orchard. I want to get 1000 apple trees agrowing.

My dear, the duty that devolved wholly on you in my absence of guiding and expanding the minds of our dear children is a laborious one and a responsible one.

Enquire what the effect of large endowments are upon colleges.

In 1844, there was a balance of perhaps of a couple of thousand dollars on the cr side.

There is nothing I have to reflect on that gives me more satisfaction than the fact that my life is insured for the benefit of my Dear Wife and children.

Yesterday I staked off the ground on the hill for an orchard. I want to get 1,000 apple trees agrowing.

I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study.

I think after this year I shall give up the Telegraph business to you and Col. Speed and I will turn my attention to the improvement of the property.