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“If your only goal is to become rich, you will never achieve it.” quote by John D. Rockefeller
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“If your only goal is to become rich, you will never achieve it.”

John D. Rockefeller

About This Quote

Source Book: Autobiography of John D. Rockefeller, 1909

The quote warns that if wealth is your only aim, you will fail to achieve it.

In simple terms: Only wanting money makes you fail.

Key Takeaway

Aim for purpose, not just money.

Themes

ambition wealth purpose success

Mood

wise cautionary

Type

advice aphorism

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • personal development
  • entrepreneurship

Key Concepts

intrinsic motivation materialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What is your deeper goal beyond money?
A Different Perspective

Many successful people did focus on wealth.

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