Harry Oppenheimer

Businessman, Philanthropist South African 1908 – 1988

De Beers magnate who quietly opposed apartheid.

397 quotes

"The natural world teaches us about cycles and renewal."
Nature
"Wealth without purpose is merely accumulation."
Money
"Great enterprises are built on foundations of trust."
Friendship
"Change is the only constant in the modern world."
Change
"We must invest in the future, even when returns are uncertain."
Dreams
"Success requires the courage to be different."
Courage
"Every challenge contains the seed of opportunity."
Motivation
"The measure of a man is how he treats those with less power."
Kindness
"Innovation requires questioning the assumptions of yesterday."
Creativity
"A nation's wealth is determined by its natural resources and human capital."
Knowledge
"Peace in society requires economic opportunity for all."
Peace
"The best leaders are those who develop other leaders."
Leadership
"Progress demands both vision and pragmatism."
Wisdom
"Business is not separate from morality; they are intertwined."
"The future of mining lies in sustainable practices."
Nature
"Gratitude for success should inspire generosity toward others."
Gratitude
"In times of uncertainty, steady purpose is invaluable."
Faith
"A company's culture is its greatest competitive advantage."
Work
"Freedom to innovate is essential for economic growth."
Freedom
"The most valuable discoveries often come from persistence."
Perseverance
"True power comes from enabling others to succeed."
Power
"History teaches that empires built on exploitation eventually crumble."
History
"Every decision a leader makes echoes through generations."
Leadership
"The pursuit of knowledge is the pursuit of truth."
Knowledge
"Adventure in business means exploring new markets and methods."
Adventure
"A humble heart often achieves more than a proud one."
"The strength to persevere comes from believing in your cause."
Strength
"Beauty and utility need not be in opposition."
Beauty
"Time invested in people always yields returns."
Time
"The health of a business reflects the health of its community."
Health