Great Throughts Treasury

This site is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Alan William Smolowe who gave birth to the creation of this database.

John Davison Rockefeller, Jr.

American Capitalist, Philanthropist

"I believe that love is the greatest thing in the world; that it alone can overcome hate; that right can and will triumph over might."

"I believe in an all-wise and all-loving God, named by whatever name, and that the individual's highest fulfillment, in living in harmony with His will."

"I believe that thrift is essential to well-ordered living and that economy is a prime requisite of a sound financial structure, whether in government, business or personal affairs."

"Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege."

"What the world craves today is a more spiritual and less formal religion. To the man or woman facing death, great conflict, the big problems of human life, the forms of religion are of minor concern, while the spirit of religion is a desperately needed source of inspiration, comfort and strength."

"The success of each is dependent upon the success of the other."

"Do you know the only thing that gives me pleasure? It's to see my dividends."