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# J.P. Morgan

(1837–1913)   Entrepreneur

 **2** quotes in **3** categories

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J.P. Morgan was an entrepreneur.

## Quick Facts About J.P. Morgan

Born April 17, 1837

Died March 31, 1913

Profession Entrepreneur

## About J.P. Morgan

American financier, banker, and art collector (1837–1913)... \| John Pierpont Morgan Sr. was an American financier and investment banker who dominated corporate finance on Wall Street throughout the Gilded Age and Progressive Era. As the head of the banking firm that ultimately became known as JPMorgan Chase & Co., he was the driving force behind a wave of indus

##  Quotes by J.P. Morgan

> [“A man has two reasons for doing something; a good reason and the real reason.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-p-morgan-2/a-man-has-two-reasons-for-doing-something-a-good-reason-and-the-real/)

J.P. Morgan

[Good reason](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/good-reason/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/58f/j-p-morgan-2-106862_good-reason_a-man-has-two-reasons-for-doing-somethin_601625.png)

> [“Millionaires don't use Astrology, billionaires do.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-p-morgan-2/millionaires-don-t-use-astrology-billionaires-do/)

J.P. Morgan

[Astrology](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/astrology/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8ba/j-p-morgan-2-106862_astrology_millionaires-don-t-use-astrology-billion_1428298.png)

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