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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
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John D. Rockefeller
Age: 97 †
Born: 1839
Born: July 8
Died: 1937
Died: May 23
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Richford
New York
John Davison Rockefeller
John Davison Rockefeller
Sr.
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John Davison Rockefeller Sr.
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I have nothing else to say other than I wasn't corrupt, unfair, or greedy. I was smart when it came to making decisions for my company, and I wasn't greedy. I gave to others in charity and donated money to fund programs. I have nothing else to say.
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I believe the power to make money is a gift of God.
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Think of giving not only as a duty but as a privilege.
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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.
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The most important thing for a young man is to establish a credit... a reputation, character.
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Do you know the only thing that gives me pleasure? It's to see my dividends coming in.
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A friendship founded on business is better than a business founded on friendship.
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Good leadership consists of showing average people how to do the work of superior people.
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I believe it is a religious duty to get all the money you can, fairly and honestly to keep all you can, and to give away all you can.
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Next to doing the right thing, the most important thing is to let people know you are doing the right thing.
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You know that great prejudice exists against all successful business enterprise - the more successful, the greater the prejudice.
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