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

“I was early taught to work as well as play,My life has been one long, happy holiday;Full of work and full of play —I dropped the worry on the way —And God was good to me every day.”

““We must ever remember we are refining oil for the poor man and he must have it cheap and good.””

“The Architect of Colonial Williamsburg: William Graves Perry", by Will Molineux An article from the Colonial Williamsburg Journal , outlining Rockefeller's involvement”

“I took responsibility early and, like my parents, I was serious.”

“American Experience: The Rockefellers”

“I believe that the rendering of useful service is the common duty of mankind and that only in the purifying fire of sacrifice is the dross of selfishness consumed and the greatness of the human soul set free.”