Get rich by taking something common and making it uncommon. John D. Rockefeller More Quotes by John D. Rockefeller More Quotes From John D. Rockefeller 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. John D. Rockefeller beatscompetitionsucceed I can think of nothing less pleasurable than a life devoted to pleasure. John D. Rockefeller happinesslifethinking I cheat my boys every chance I get. I trade with the boys and skin 'em and I just beat 'em every time I can. I want to make 'em sharp. John D. Rockefeller emsskinsboys Probably the greatest single obstacle to the progress and happiness of the American people lies in the willingness of so many men to invest their time and money in multiplying competitive industries instead of opening up new fields, and putting their money into lines of industry and development that are needed. John D. Rockefeller opening-upmenlying A man has no right to occupy another man’s time unnecessarily John D. Rockefeller another-manmen I have ways of making money that you know nothing of. John D. Rockefeller economymoneyway The major fortunes in America have been made in land. John D. Rockefeller estateslandamerica 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. Rockefeller wealthelementsair I think it is a man's duty to make all the money he can, keep all that he can and give away all that he can. John D. Rockefeller businessmenthinking The person with big talk and big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts. 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. John D. Rockefeller powerfuldreambelieve The impression was gaining ground with me that it was a good thing to let the money be my slave and not make myself a slave to money. John D. Rockefeller slaveimpressiongood-things The only question with wealth is, what do you do with it? John D. Rockefeller luxurymoneybusiness The best philanthropy is constantly in search of the finalities-a search for a cause, an attempt to cure evils at their source. John D. Rockefeller charitycausesevil A man's wealth must be determined by the relation of his desires and expenditures to his income. If he feels rich on ten dollars, and has everything else he desires, he really is rich. John D. Rockefeller dollarsdesiremen God gave me my money. John D. Rockefeller Think of giving not only as a duty but as a privilege. John D. Rockefeller charitygivingthinking I believe the power to make money is a gift of God. John D. Rockefeller economicsmaking-moneybelieve Taxation has its limitations as a method of achieving better economic distribution since for this purpose it is essentially remedial. We must also take a positive approach by finding new ways to spread ownership of future capital growth more broadly in our society. John D. Rockefeller growthpurposewisdom Do you know the only thing that gives me pleasure? It's to see my dividends coming in. John D. Rockefeller businesssuccesslife I had to work my way up to be where I am now. All these companies could have done the same. John D. Rockefeller my-waydoneway
