Own nothing, control everything.
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER
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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.
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.
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Our only limitation is that we only believe what is visible to our eyes and audible to our ears.
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Bell HooksBell Hooks I separated someplace for each person in my heart, But she claimed to be the owner of it.
Moses AlexanderMoses Alexander Modern-day love stories are born not out of love, but a tired mind and a restless heart.
Puneet MehraPuneet Mehra Forcing things only creates more tension in the mind. Let go.
Ayaka HaseAyaka Hase It doesn’t take courage to find peace in the arms of destiny. It takes faith.
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Unless the people, through unified action, arise and take charge of their government, they will find that their government has taken charge of them. Independence and liberty will be gone, and the general public will find itself in a condition of servitude to an aggregation of organized and selfish interest.
Calvin CoolidgeCalvin Coolidge I’m a lightweight better be careful what you say With every word I’m blown away You’re in control of my heart.
Demi LovatoDemi Lovato Wherever despotism abounds, the sources of public information are the first to be brought under its control.
Calvin CoolidgeCalvin Coolidge This lack of self-control I fear is never ending.
Linkin ParkLinkin Park Weak is he who permits his thoughts to control his actions; strong is he who forces his actions to control his thoughts.
Og MandinoOg Mandino Some people say, that violence and war are inevitable. I say rubbish: Our brains are fully capable of controlling instinctive behavior. We’re not very good at it though, are we?
Jane GoodallJane Goodall I feel like more artists like me should be on the radio. Everything is, like, so controlled by, like, super popular music. You know what I’m saying? Like, c’mon.
Travis ScottTravis Scott Those who control their passions do so because their passions are weak enough to be controlled.
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