John D. Rockefeller Quotes

American industrialist and philanthropist (1839–1937)

John Davison Rockefeller (8 July 1839 – 23 May 1937) was an American business tycoon, industrialist, and book-keeper, most famous for his role in the early petroleum-industry and the founding of Standard Oil. Measured in today's dollars, Rockefeller is the richest person in the history of mankind. He was also the first billionaire (in US dollars) in history. With his son John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and his advisor Frederick Taylor Gates, he established the Rockefeller Foundation, "to promote the well-being of mankind throughout the world."

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Birth Name: John Davison Rockefeller • John Davison Rockefeller sr.

Alternative Names: J.D. Rockefeller • J. D. Rockefeller • John Davison Rockefeller Sr. • John D. Rockefeller Sr.

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uno no puede tener éxito en los negocios si no tiene un olfato para las oportunidades.

I always tried to turn every disaster into an opportunity

Sons of wealthy parents have not the ghost of a chance compared with boys who came from the country with the determination to do something in this world.

The religion of man is his most important possession. There is nothing in the world that can compare with Christian fellowship; nothing that can satisfy but Christ.

A clear conscience is worth more and is a greater comfort than is a great fortune gathered by dishonorable methods.

Live within your means. One of the swiftest toboggans I know of is for a young man just starting in life to get into debt.

Persevere. If you make a mistake, remember that it is human to err. Try again and try harder.

Do not be afraid to work.

Be earnest.

A little rest now and then helps a man to accomplish more.

Do not grow old before your time. Maintain an interest in life and all living things.

Do all the good you can.

I believe it is a duty for a man to get all the money he honestly can and give all he can.

Sometimes things are said about us that are cruel, and they hurt. But I am never a pessimist—I never despair. I believe in man and the brotherhood of man and am confident that everything will come out for the good of all in the end.

One of the most important of the elements which go to make up civilization is the progress of morality and religion.

John D. Rockefeller Quotes

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