I believe in the supreme worth of the individual and in his right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLERI was born into it and there was nothing I could do about it. It was there, like air or food, or any other element. The only question with wealth is what you do with it.
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The man will be most successful who confers the greatest service on the world.
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I raised my prices since there wasn’t any competition it was just the smart thing to do. Why would I keep my prices up if their wasn’t anyone to beat?
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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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I believe the power to make money is a gift of God.
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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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Oh, how blessed young men are who have to struggle for a foundation and beginning in life.
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Every right implies a responsibility; Every opportunity, an obligation, Every possession, a duty.
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The day of combination is here to stay. Individualism has gone, never to return.
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The ability to deal with people is as purchasable a commodity as sugar or coffee and I will pay more for that ability than for any other under the sun.
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Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.
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Character – not wealth, power, or position – is the supreme word.
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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 can think of nothing less pleasurable than a life devoted to pleasure.
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Singleness of purpose is one of the chief essentials for success in life, no matter what may be one’s aim.
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Do you know the only thing that gives me pleasure? It’s to see my dividends coming in.
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