A friendship founded on business is better than a business founded on friendship.
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I can think of nothing less pleasurable than a life devoted to pleasure.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that a life focused solely on seeking pleasure is ultimately unfulfilling.
John D. Rockefeller's quote reflects the idea that an existence centered around the pursuit of pleasure is lacking in deeper meaning and satisfaction. It implies that true fulfillment may come from engaging in more substantial pursuits, such as personal growth, relationships, or contributing to society, rather than merely seeking fleeting pleasures or indulgences.
Themes
PleasureLifeFulfillmentMeaningPursuit
In practice
Example use cases
In a conversation about the meaning of life, one might quote Rockefeller to emphasize the importance of finding deeper purpose.
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The person who starts out simply with the idea of getting rich won't succeed; you must have a larger ambition. There is no mystery in business success. If you do each day's task successfully, and stay faithfully within these natural operations of commercial laws which I talk so much about, and keep your head clear, you will come out all right.
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