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“You know that great prejudice exists against all successful business enterprise - the more successful, the greater the prejudice.”

Quote by John D. Rockefeller

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John D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller

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. more

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