I never placed my head upon the pillow at night without reminding myself that my success might only be temporary.
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLERBe sure that you are not deceiving yourself at any time about actual conditions.
More John D. Rockefeller Quotes
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I 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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Long ago I lost the joy in living. The only joy I have is in my giving.
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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 in the dignity of labor, whether with head or hand; that the world owes no man a living but that it owes every man an opportunity to make a living.
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The most important thing for a young man is to establish a credit, a reputation, character.
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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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The secret of success is to do the common things uncommonly well.
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Think of giving not only as a duty but as a privilege.
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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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I know of nothing more despicable and pathetic than a man who devotes all the hours of the waking day to the making of money for money’s sake.
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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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Money is a way of keeping COUNT on how well you’re doing in business.
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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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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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Every right implies a responsibility; Every opportunity, an obligation, Every possession, a duty.
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