I was trained from the beginning to work, to save. I have always regarded it a as a religious duty to get all I could honorably and to give all I could.
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLERGet rich by taking something common and making it uncommon.
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Taxation has its limitations as a method of achieving better economic distribution since for this purpose it is essentially remedial. We must also take a positive approach by finding new ways to spread ownership of future capital growth more broadly in our society.
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I’m glad I wrote the book to show what I found out about the [ Standard Oil Company]. I’m glad many people read my book and found out the truth.
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Never lose interest in life and the world. Never allow yourself to become annoyed.
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Giving is the secret to a healthy life. Not necessarily money, but whatever a person has to give of encouragement, sympathy, and understanding.
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I think it is a man’s duty to make all the money he can, keep all that he can and give away all that he can.
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I can think of nothing less pleasurable than a life devoted to pleasure.
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Think of giving not only as a duty but as a privilege.
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The success of each is dependent upon the success of the other.
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I was early taught to work as well as play. My life has been one long, happy holiday; Full of work and full of play- I dropped the worry on the way- And God was good to me everyday.
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Don’t blame the marketing department. The buck stops with the chief executive.
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I had to work my way up to be where I am now. All these companies could have done the same.
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The major fortunes in America have been made in land.
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I would rather hire a man with enthusiasm, than a man who knows everything.
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I never placed my head upon the pillow at night without reminding myself that my success might only be temporary.
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Get rich by taking something common and making it uncommon.
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