Being successful Quote by Ida Tarbell
“I decided to write the book to open the eyes of the people of how corrupt John D. Rockefeller company was and the unfair ways he used to be successful. I wanted the people to know the truth about the Standard Oil Company.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The History of the Standard Oil Company, Ida Tarbell, 1904
Exposes corporate corruption and unfair practices of early 20th‑century monopolies.
In simple terms: Reveals Standard Oil’s corrupt tactics.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for corporate transparency.
Themes
history
corporate ethics
monopoly
investigation
justice
Mood
investigative
determined
Type
historical
activist
When to use this quote
- legal reform
- consumer advocacy
- academic research
Key Concepts
antitrust
journalism
public interest
Questions to Reflect On
- What modern parallels exist?
- How can journalism hold power accountable?
A Different Perspective
Historical context differs; modern corporations may be more regulated.
![“[John D. Rockefeller] didn't care about anyone he did anything just to be rich and be the only company standing without any competition. He destroyed anyone else.” quote by Ida Tarbell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cd8/ida-tarbell-15988_care_john-d-rockefeller-didn-t-care-about-any_876639.jpg)
![“My final comment is that I still believe this man [John D. Rockefeller] is corrupt and he used unfair ways to become wealthy, all he cared about was his money and wasn't considered.” quote by Ida Tarbell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d33/ida-tarbell-15988_believe_my-final-comment-is-that-i-still-believe_2582376.jpg)
![“I'm glad I wrote the book to show what I found out about the [ Standard Oil Company]. I'm glad many people read my book and found out the truth.” quote by John D. Rockefeller](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/af4/john-d-rockefeller-3693_book_i-m-glad-i-wrote-the-book-to-show-what-i_2014614.jpg)
