John D. Rockefeller Quotes

6 quotes from John D. Rockefeller on investing, entrepreneurship and motivation.

On investing

• I was born into it and there was nothing I could do about it. It was there like air or food or any other element. The only question with wealth is what you do with it.

• The only question with wealth is what you do with it.

On entrepreneurship

• I believe that every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty.

• I always tried to turn every disaster into an opportunity.

On motivation

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

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