Inspirational Quotes by John D. Rockefeller – Wisdom from a Business Legend

Success is the result of hard work and persistence.

I always tried to turn every disaster into an opportunity.

The secret of success is to be ready when your opportunity comes.

Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.

I would rather earn 1% of 100 people’s efforts than 100% of my own efforts.

It’s easier to hold on to a position than to get it.

The only thing that counts in business is the result.

Good management consists in showing average people how to do the work of superior people.

The most important thing for a young man is to establish his character.

The way to make money is to buy when blood is running in the streets.

In the realm of ideas, everything depends on enthusiasm.

Action is the foundational key to all success.

You cannot make a bargain with the world unless you are prepared to contribute something in return.

I always believed in the spirit of competition.

The most successful man is he who holds on to the friend of the moment.

The chief function of the leader is to create more leaders.

Don’t place too much trust in money, but never let it go.

If your only goal is to become rich, you will never achieve it.

I have a system for living that is big and broad.

There is no failure except in no longer trying.

Business more than a game; it’s an art to be mastered.

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

Every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation.

Aim for the highest.

The man who starts out simply with the idea of getting rich won’t succeed.

Develop success from failures.

Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.

The only question with wealth is, what will it do?

Money never starts an idea; it is the idea that starts the money.

I always have been a firm believer in luck.

Success comes from doing the thing you love.

If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths.

Integrity is the foundation of all success.

Don’t be afraid to give away to others what you hope to gain.

If you want to increase your wealth, don’t be afraid to take calculated risks.

The road to wealth is paved with opportunities.

Life is a quest for meaning and we are the treasure hunters.

It’s all about marketing yourself and your brand.

Work hard, never settle, seek excellence.

Wealth is not just what you have, but how you create value.

The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment.

Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.

Time and tide wait for no man.

Ambition is the path to success; persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.

Staying motivated in business is just like staying in shape.

The best way to predict your future is to create it.

Money is a terrible master but an excellent servant.

A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.

True wealth is having your health and happiness, not just a bank balance.

Be ahead of the times, think differently, act boldly.

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