Never was I power thirsty, or trying to control everyone. I believed in educating everyone, so they could all get to the position I was at.
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLERDo you know the only thing that gives me pleasure? It’s to see my dividends coming in.
More John D. Rockefeller Quotes
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The success of each is dependent upon the success of the other.
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The best philanthropy is constantly in search of the finalities-a search for a cause, an attempt to cure evils at their source.
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I have ways of making money that you know nothing of.
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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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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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The man will be most successful who confers the greatest service on the world.
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It is very important to remember what other people tell you, not so much what you yourself already know.
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I can think of nothing less pleasurable than a life devoted to pleasure.
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I can think of nothing less pleasurable than a life devoted to pleasure.
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Competition is a sin.
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To think! All that power and he wasn’t even rich!
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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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When a man has accumulated a sum of money, accumulated it within the law, the Government has no right to share in its earnings.
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A friendship founded on business is better than a business founded on friendship.
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Singleness of purpose is essential for success in life.
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