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John D. Rockefeller112 quotes“Success comes from keeping the ears open and the mouth closed.”
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Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.
John D. RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller The secret of success is to do the common things uncommonly well.
John D. RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller I have made many millions but they have brought me no happiness.
John D. RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller There is nothing in this world that can compare with the Christian fellowship; nothing that can satisfy but Christ.
John D. RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller I was trained from the beginning to work, to save, and to give.
John D. RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller Our cup will truly run over only after we have sealed the character cracks.
John D. RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller 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.
John D. RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller 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.
John D. RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller Think of giving not only as a duty but as a privilege.
John D. RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller I never placed my head upon the pillow at night without reminding myself that my success might only be temporary.
John D. RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller Character – not wealth, power, or position – is the supreme word.
John D. RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller Oh, how blessed young men are who have to struggle for a foundation and beginning in life.
John D. RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller I always tried to turn every disaster into an opportunity.
John D. RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller Be sure that you are not deceiving yourself at any time about actual conditions.
John D. RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller Next to doing the right thing, the most important thing is to let people know you are doing the right thing.
John D. RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller The common denominator for success is work.
John D. RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller
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Juana GarciaJuana Garcia Paper and pen petrify me, for they pierce right through me, drawing deep blue blood, leaving me utterly cold.
Shreya JoshiShreya Joshi Spend time with people who get excited over even the smallest victories you earn.
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