John D. Rockefeller Quotes — 19 Famous Quotes & Sayings | Lex

“Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.””

“I believe in the supreme worth of the individual and in his right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I believe that every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty.I believe that the law was made for man and not man for the law; that government is the servant of the people and not their master. 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. I believe that thrift is essential to well-ordered living and that economy is a prime requisite of a sound financial structure, whether in government, business or personal affairs. I believe that truth and justice are fundamental to an enduring social order. I believe in the sacredness of a promise, that a man's word should be as good as his bond, that character”

“I do not think there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature.””

“A friendship founded on business is better than a business founded on friendship””

“The secret to success is to do the common things uncommonly well.””

“I would rather hire a man with enthusiasm, than a man who knows everything.””

“Charity is injurious unless it helps the recipient to become independent of it.””

“The most important thing for a young man is to establish a credit . . . a reputation, character.””

“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 every day.””

“The ability to deal with people is as purchasable a commodity as sugar or coffee. And I will pay more for that ability.””

“If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths, rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success.””

“Next to doing the right thing, the most important thing is to let people know you are doing the right thing.””

“A man has no right to occupy another man’s time unnecessarily””

“I always tried to turn every disaster into an opportunity.””

“I believe that every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty.””

“If your only goal is to become rich, you will never achieve it.””

“Singleness of purpose is one of the chief essentials for success in life, no matter what may be one's aim.””

“Go as far as you can see; when you get there, you'll be able to see farther.””

“I would rather earn 1% off a 100 people's efforts than 100% of my own efforts.””

Quotes by John D. Rockefeller