Do you know the only thing that gives me pleasure? It’s to see my dividends coming in.
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLERThe secret of success is to get up early, work late and strike oil.
More John D. Rockefeller Quotes
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The person with big talk and big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts. I believe that the law was made for man and not man for the law; that government is the servant of the people and not their master.
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God gave me my money.
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A friendship founded on business is better than a business founded on friendship.
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The man who starts out simply with the idea of getting rich won’t succeed, you must have a larger ambition.
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The major fortunes in America have been made in land.
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Oh, how blessed young men are who have to struggle for a foundation and beginning in life.
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I believe the power to make money is a gift from God to be developed and used to the best of our ability for the good of mankind.
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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’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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Long ago I lost the joy in living. The only joy I have is in my giving.
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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 can think of nothing less pleasurable than a life devoted to pleasure.
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The only question with wealth is, what do you do with it?
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The most important thing for a young man is to establish a credit, a reputation, character.
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If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths, rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success.
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