John D. Rockefeller, born on July 8, 1839, and died on May 23, 1937, was one of the most famous industrialists and philanthropists in American history. He was renowned for his immense influence in the oil industry. Rockefeller founded Standard Oil, which later became one of the largest oil companies in the world. His business strategies and philanthropic endeavors had a profound impact on the economic and social development of the United States in the 20th century.
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“Oh, how blessed young men are who have to struggle for a foundation and beginning in life.”
“When work goes out of style we may expect to see civilization totter and fall.”
“If my name were John D Smith IV I wouldn't have been elected to anything.”
Source: John D. Rockefeller on Making Money: Advice and Words of Wisdom on Building and Sharing Wealth
“Money is a way of keeping COUNT on how well you're doing in business.”
“A man has no right to occupy another man’s time unnecessarily”
“Get rich by taking something common and making it uncommon.”
“Our cup will truly run over only after we have sealed the character cracks.”
“Character - not wealth, power, or position - is the supreme word.”
Source: John D. Rockefeller on Making Money: Advice and Words of Wisdom on Building and Sharing Wealth
Source: John D. Rockefeller on Making Money: Advice and Words of Wisdom on Building and Sharing Wealth
“It has always been my rule in business to make everything count.”
“Never lose interest in life and the world. Never allow yourself to become annoyed.”
Source: John D. Rockefeller on Making Money: Advice and Words of Wisdom on Building and Sharing Wealth
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Source: John D. Rockefeller on Making Money: Advice and Words of Wisdom on Building and Sharing Wealth
“The man will be most successful who confers the greatest service on the world.”
“I had to work my way up to be where I am now. All these companies could have done the same.”
“A friendship founded on business is better than a business founded on friendship.”
“Good leadership consists of showing average people how to do the work of superior people.”
“Every right implies a responsibility; Every opportunity, an obligation, Every possession, a duty.”
Source: John D. Rockefeller on Making Money: Advice and Words of Wisdom on Building and Sharing Wealth