I had to work my way up to be where I am now. All these companies could have done the same.
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLERThe secret of success is to do the common things uncommonly well.
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We are coming to see that there should be no stifling of labor by capital, or of capital by labor; and also that there should be no stifling of labor by labor, or of capital by capital.
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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 believe the power to make money is a gift of God.
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I believe that thrift is essential to well-ordered living.
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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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That is not true I am not a greedy man because if I was why would i donate money to charity? I care about others as well.
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I have made many millions but they have brought me no happiness.
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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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Long ago I lost the joy in living. The only joy I have is in my giving.
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The day of combination is here to stay. Individualism has gone, never to return.
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Every right implies a responsibility; Every opportunity, an obligation, Every possession, a duty.
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The most important thing for a young man is to establish a credit, a reputation, character.
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God gave me my money.
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Next to doing the right thing, the most important thing is to let people know you are doing the right thing.
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Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.
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