About John D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller was an American business magnate and philanthropist who played a pivotal role in shaping the modern oil industry. Born on July 8, 1839, in Richford, New York, he co-founded Standard Oil, which became the most dominant and influential oil company of its time. Through strategic business practices and innovation, he revolutionized the petroleum industry, setting new standards in efficiency and cost reduction. His immense fortune, built through Standard Oil, made him one of the richest individuals in history. However, he is equally remembered for his extensive philanthropic efforts, which focused on education, medical research, and public welfare.
103 Powerful John D. Rockefeller Quotes to Inspire You
Here are 103 Powerful quotes by John D. Rockefeller on various topics to inspire you.
6. “Never think you need to apologize for asking someone to give to a worthy cause, any more than as though you were giving him or her an opportunity to participate in a high-grade investment. The duty of giving is as much his or hers as is the duty of asking yours.”
John D. Rockefeller
Giving, Charity, Opportunity, Responsibility, Investment
15. “Taxation has its limitations as a method of achieving better economic distribution since for this purpose it is essentially remedial. We must also take a positive approach by finding new ways to spread ownership of future capital growth more broadly in our society.”
John D. Rockefeller Taxation, Economy, Growth, Wealth, Society
25. “My mother was given to a typical question: “We have always done this. Why should we do anything else?” But my wife’s typical question was “We have always done this. Why don’t we do it another way or, better still, why not do something else?””
John D. Rockefeller Change, Innovation, Perspective, Growth, Thinking
28. “We can never learn too much of His will towards us, too much of His messages and His advice. The Bible is His word and its study gives at once the foundation for our faith and an inspiration to battle onward in the fight against the tempter.”
John D. Rockefeller Faith, Bible, Guidance, Inspiration, Religion
