John D. Rockefeller - Man Quotes

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I know of nothing more despicable and pathetic than a man who devotes all the hours of the waking day to the making of money for money's sake.

John D. Rockefeller
When a man has accumulated a sum of money, accumulated it within the law, the Government has no right to share in its earnings.

John D. Rockefeller
After it is all over, the religion of man is his most important possession.

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

John D. Rockefeller
I believe the power to make money is a gift of God … to be developed and used to the best of our ability for the good of mankind. Having been endowed with the gift I possess, I believe it is my duty to make money and still more money and to use the money I make for the good of my fellow man according to the dictates of my conscience.

John D. Rockefeller
The most important thing for a young man is to establish a credit — a reputation, character.

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The man who starts out simply with the idea of getting rich won't succeed, you must have a larger ambition.

John D. Rockefeller
God gave me my money. I believe the power to make money is a gift from God.... I believe it is my duty to make money and still more money and to use the money I make for the good of my fellow man according to the dictates of my conscience.

John D. Rockefeller