The success of each is dependent upon the success of the other. John D. Rockefeller More Quotes by John D. Rockefeller More Quotes From John D. Rockefeller There is nothing in this world that can compare with the Christian fellowship; nothing that can satisfy but Christ. John D. Rockefeller fellowshipchristianworld If my name were John D Smith IV I wouldn't have been elected to anything. John D. Rockefeller has-beensifsnames It is wrong to assume that men of immense wealth are always happy. John D. Rockefeller laughterhappinessmen Singleness of purpose is essential for success in life. John D. Rockefeller singleness-of-purposelife-lessonmotivational Long ago I lost the joy in living. The only joy I have is in my giving. John D. Rockefeller long-agojoygiving If your only goal is to become rich, you will never achieve it. John D. Rockefeller moneybusinessgoal When work goes out of style we may expect to see civilization totter and fall. John D. Rockefeller workcivilizationfall Many of the deficiencies of our economic system could be alleviated if ways were found to broaden the ownership of the means of production... This has happened in some companies through ESOPs. Successful approaches of this sort would pay dividends in terms of employee commitment and morale. And they would not deprive anyone of his present holdings since they are based on future growth. John D. Rockefeller wisdommeancommitment I believe the power to make money is a gift from God...to be developed and used to the best of our ability for the good of mankind. John D. Rockefeller making-moneyusedbelieve The person who starts out simply with the idea of getting rich won't succeed; you must have a larger ambition. There is no mystery in business success. If you do each day's task successfully, and stay faithfully within these natural operations of commercial laws which I talk so much about, and keep your head clear, you will come out all right. John D. Rockefeller ambitionlawideas The best business in the world is a well run oil company. The second best business in the world is a badly run oil company. John D. Rockefeller oilrunningworld I have long been profoundly convinced that in the very nature of things, employers and employees are partners, not enemies; that their interests are common not opposed; that in the long run the success of each is dependent upon the success of the other. John D. Rockefeller runninglongenemy Money is a way of keeping COUNT on how well you're doing in business. John D. Rockefeller wellsway 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. John D. Rockefeller collegementhinking Well i know that my company is not corrupt or unfair because i got all this with all my hard work. I see no reason why you say my company was corrupt may you explain to me miss [Ida] Tarbell. John D. Rockefeller hard-workmissingmay Never was I power thirsty, or trying to control everyone. I believed in educating everyone, so they could all get to the position I was at. John D. Rockefeller thirstypositiontrying We can never learn too much of His will towards us, too much of His messages and His advice. The Bible is His word and its study gives at once the foundation for our faith and an inspiration to battle onward in the fight against the tempter. John D. Rockefeller fightinginspirationgiving This Sunday School has been of help to me, greater perhaps than any other force in my Christian life, and I can ask no better things for you than that you, and all that shall come after you in this great band of workers for Christ, shall receive the same measure of blessedness which I have been permitted to have. John D. Rockefeller sundaychristianschool What constitutes a good manager in this field? He must be knowledgeable in the art with which he is concerned, an impresario, labor negotiator, diplomat, educator, publicity and public relations expert, politician, skilled businessman, a social sophisticate, a servant of the community, a tireless leader - becomingly humble before authority - a teacher, a tyrant, and a continuing student of the arts. John D. Rockefeller humbleteacherart Don't blame the marketing department. The buck stops with the chief executive. John D. Rockefeller bucksmarketingresponsibility
