Harry Oppenheimer

Businessman, Philanthropist South African 1908 – 1988

De Beers magnate who quietly opposed apartheid.

397 quotes

"Technology should serve humanity, not the reverse."
Technology
"History teaches us that hubris always precedes the fall."
History
"Philosophy asks the questions that science cannot answer."
Philosophy
"Literature connects us across centuries and circumstances."
Literature
"Politics without ethics is merely the pursuit of dominion."
Politics
"War is the failure of all other human systems."
War
"Motivation begins within; inspiration comes from without."
Motivation
"Inspiration is the moment when possibility becomes visible."
Inspiration
"Relationships are the laboratory where we refine our humanity."
Relationships
"Solitude is the sanctuary where the soul finds itself."
Solitude
"The love of learning is the most enduring form of wealth."
Love
"Wisdom is knowing which battles are worth fighting."
Wisdom
"The mining industry is built on relationships and trust between people."
"We must remember that business exists within a social context."
Leadership
"Innovation in mining requires both capital and courage."
Courage
"The wealth of nations is often buried beneath the earth."
Money
"A mining company is only as strong as its people."
Strength
"We have a responsibility to leave the land better than we found it."
Justice
"Success in industry demands patience and perseverance."
Perseverance
"The future belongs to those who can adapt to change."
Change
"Education is the foundation of industrial progress."
Education
"Great achievements require great sacrifice."
Success
"The world's resources are finite; we must use them wisely."
Wisdom
"Leadership means making difficult decisions for the greater good."
Leadership
"In business, as in life, integrity is everything."
Truth
"We cannot achieve progress without understanding our past."
History
"The strength of a company lies in its vision."
Power
"Time is the one resource we cannot mine or manufacture."
Time
"Fear of failure should never prevent bold action."
Fear
"A leader must inspire confidence through action, not words."
Inspiration