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.
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLERThe secret of success is to do the common things uncommonly well.
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After it is all over, the religion of man is his most important possession.
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I should say in general the advantage of education is to better fit a man for life’s work. I would advise young men to take a college course, as a rule, but think some are just as well off with a thorough business training.
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The success of each is dependent upon the success of the other.
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I can think of nothing less pleasurable than a life devoted to pleasure.
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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 a man has accumulated a sum of money, accumulated it within the law, the Government has no right to share in its earnings.
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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.
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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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A friendship built on business can be glorious, while a business built on friendship can be murder.
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Who is the poorest man in the world? I tell you, the poorest man I know of is the man who has nothing but money.
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The best philanthropy is constantly in search of the finalities-a search for a cause, an attempt to cure evils at their source.
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I had to work my way up to be where I am now. All these companies could have done the same.
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Singleness of purpose is essential for success in life.
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To think! All that power and he wasn’t even rich!
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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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