I was trained from the beginning to work, to save, and to give.
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLERLong ago I lost the joy in living. The only joy I have is in my giving.
More John D. Rockefeller Quotes
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How much money does it take to make a man happy? Just one more dollar.
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The major fortunes in America have been made in land.
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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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A man’s wealth must be determined by the relation of his desires and expenditures to his income. If he feels rich on ten dollars, and has everything else he desires, he really is rich.
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I have long been profoundly convinced that in the very nature of things, employers and employees are partners, not enemies; that their interests are common not opposed; that in the long run the success of each is dependent upon the success of the other.
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I can think of nothing less pleasurable than a life devoted to pleasure.
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Success comes from keeping the ears open and the mouth closed.
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There is nothing in this world that can compare with the Christian fellowship; nothing that can satisfy but Christ.
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I have nothing else to say other than I wasn’t corrupt, unfair, or greedy. I was smart when it came to making decisions for my company, and I wasn’t greedy. I gave to others in charity and donated money to fund programs. I have nothing else to say.
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I know of nothing more despicable and pathetic than a man who devotes all the hours of the waking day to the making of money for money’s sake.
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Well i know that my company is not corrupt or unfair because i got all this with all my hard work. I see no reason why you say my company was corrupt may you explain to me miss [Ida] Tarbell.
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Be sure that you are not deceiving yourself at any time about actual conditions.
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I never said that I wanted to be the only company, is it my fault that I ran my company well? Wouldn’t you want the best for your company? Also consider that I started of small.
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I believe it is a religious duty to get all the money you can, fairly and honestly; to keep all you can, and to give away all you can.
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I shall use such influence as I have in emphasizing the basic truths common to all denominations, in lowering denominational barriers and in promoting effective cooperation among Christians of whatever creed.
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