If my name were John D Smith IV I wouldn’t have been elected to anything.
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLERCharacter – not wealth, power, or position – is the supreme word.
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I would rather hire a man with enthusiasm, than a man who knows everything.
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The success of each is dependent upon the success of the other.
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I had no ambition to make a fortune. Mere money-making has never been my goal, I had an ambition to build.
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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.
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A friendship founded on business is better than a business founded on friendship.
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How much money does it take to make a man happy? Just one more dollar.
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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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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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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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I cheat my boys every chance I get. I trade with the boys and skin ’em and I just beat ’em every time I can. I want to make ’em sharp.
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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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I never placed my head upon the pillow at night without reminding myself that my success might only be temporary.
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When work goes out of style we may expect to see civilization totter and fall.
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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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Singleness of purpose is essential for success in life.
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