John D. Rockefeller, an iconic American businessman and philanthropist, revolutionized the oil industry with his innovative business practices and strategic vision. As the founder of Standard Oil, he amassed vast wealth and power, but also dedicated himself to philanthropy, establishing foundations that continue to support education, public health, and scientific research to this day.
"Good management consists in showing average people how to do the work of superior people."
"Do you know the only thing that gives me pleasure? It's to see my dividends coming in."
"Every right implies a responsibility; Every opportunity, an obligation, Every possession, a duty."
"The most important thing for a young man is to establish a credit... a reputation, character."
"I do not think that there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature."
"I believe in the dignity of labor, whether with head or hand; that the world owes no man a living but that it owes every man an opportunity to make a living."
"Good leadership consists of showing average people how to do the work of superior people."
"I believe that every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty."
"A friendship founded on business is better than a business founded on friendship."