John D. Rockefeller on desire
John D. Rockefeller112 quotes“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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And we are never too old to study the Bible. Each time the lessons are studied comes some new meaning, some new thought which will make us better.
John D. RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller If your only goal is to become rich, you will never achieve it.
John D. RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller I wanted the best for my company, I had to do what I did to succeed. Everyone was lowering their prices to beat there competition so I did the same I eventually beat my competition.
John D. RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller My mother was given to a typical question: “We have always done this. Why should we do anything else?” But my wife’s typical question was “We have always done this. Why don’t we do it another way or, better still, why not do something else?”
John D. RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller 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.
John D. RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller Do you know the only thing that gives me pleasure? It’s to see my dividends coming in.
John D. RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller 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.
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Cesare PaveseCesare Pavese Boxing is a contest of character and ingenuity. The boxer with more will, determination, desire, and intelligence is always the one who comes out the victor.
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