William Rockefeller

"In the game of business, as in life, the last move is rarely the most important one."

"Those who cannot empathize with those beneath them will eventually find themselves beneath them."

"The pursuit of happiness through money alone is a map that leads to an empty destination."

"In the age of industry, the question is not 'Can we?' but 'Should we?'"

"Every choice to exploit creates future consequences that wealth cannot solve."

"The most valuable commodity in business is the trust of those you deal with."

"A life of purpose beats a lifetime of profit."

"Those who forget the struggles of their rise forget their humanity."

"The strength of a system is measured by how it treats its weakest members."

"Capital gains mean nothing if they cost you gains in character."

"In moments of great temptation, remember that your name will outlast your net worth."

"The pursuit of dominance in business is the pursuit of a narrow and brief victory."

"Those who give back to their communities build fortunes that compound across generations."

"The greatest risk in business is not financial loss, but moral bankruptcy."

"A successful man is one whose influence improves the lives of those around him."

"In the marketplace of life, integrity is the only currency that never depreciates."

"Those who understand that business affects people understand true responsibility."

"The real measure of progress is not what we have built, but what we have preserved."

"A fortune is only truly great when it elevates those who helped create it."

"In the end, we are not remembered for what we accumulated, but for what we shared."

"The most profitable innovation is often the one that serves the most people."

"Those who build for themselves build for a moment; those who build for others build for eternity."

"In business and in life, the highest calling is to serve something greater than yourself."