“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
“I do not think there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature.” — John D Rockefeller
“If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths, rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success.” — John D Rockefeller
“God gave me my money. 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. 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
“I have ways of making money that you know nothing of.” — John D Rockefeller
“A friendship founded on business is better than a business founded on friendship.” — John D Rockefeller
“The way to make money is to buy when blood is running in the streets.” — John D Rockefeller
“Singleness of purpose is one of the chief essentials for success in life, no matter what may be one's aim.” — John D Rockefeller