John D. Rockefeller

I have long been profoundly convinced that in the very nature of things, employers and employees are partners, not enemies; that their interests are common not opposed; that in the long run the success of each is dependent upon the success of the other.

John D. Rockefeller

I have made many millions but they have brought me no happiness.

John D. Rockefeller

I have no use for men who fail. The cause of their failure is no business of mine, but I want successful men as my associates.

John D. Rockefeller

I never placed my head upon the pillow at night without reminding myself that my success might only be temporary.

John D. Rockefeller

I raised my prices since there wasn’t any competition it was just the smart thing to do. Why would I keep my prices up if their wasn’t anyone to beat?

John D. Rockefeller

I should say in general the advantage of education is to better fit a man for life’s work. I would advise young men to take a college course, as a rule, but think some are just as well off with a thorough business training.

John D. Rockefeller

I wanted the best for my company, I had to do what I did to succeed. Everyone was lowering their prices to beat there competition so I did the same I eventually beat my competition.

John D. Rockefeller

I was early taught to work as well as play, My life has been one long, happy holiday; Full of work and full of play- I dropped the worry on the way – And God was good to me every day.

John D. Rockefeller

I was trained from the beginning to work, to save, and to give.

John D. Rockefeller

It is very important to remember what other people tell you, not so much what you yourself already know.

John D. Rockefeller