John D.'s Death

The entrepreneur John D. died at the age of 97. Here is all you want to know, and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Billionaire and co-founder of Standard Oil Company, the first formidable U.S. business trust. He was a noted philanthropist.

He married Laura Celestia Spelman and had five children with her.

Quotes

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Every right implies a responsibility; Every opportunity, an obligation, Every possession, a duty.

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The most important thing for a young man is to establish a credit… a reputation, character.

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

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Good leadership consists of showing average people how to do the work of superior people.

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I believe that thrift is essential to well-ordered living.