Quotes About Control

We consider situation critical, politicians appear to have absolute control.

Liberty produces wealth, and wealth destroys liberty.

John labored tirelessly to win control of Pioneer Oil Works and, instead of snuffing it out, favored its discreet absorption by Standard Oil.

There is no road to despotism more sure or more to be dreaded than that which begins at anarchy.

Frank wanted to have it both ways: to be heavily indebted to his brothers yet operate free of their control.

He made a cryptic statement to Hewitt that entered into Rockefeller folklore: "I have ways of making money you know nothing about.

early July 1792, it was clear that George Washington would not have the option of silence or inaction in stemming the feud between Hamilton and Jefferson. He had probably waited too long to assert control. His fine, nonpartisan stance may have only intensified the partisan mischief between his two appointees.

If men were angels, no government would be necessary.

Rockefeller established various taboos on the course, including that no business or charitable bequests should ever be discussed.

To ensure that he won, he submitted to games only where he could dictate the rules.

By giving small stakes in United to William H. Vanderbilt of the New York Central and Amasa Stone of the Lake Shore, Rockefeller tightened his grip over friendly railroads.

Congress could, at any time, limit how the foundation money was spent.

Unless the railroads had greater control over the oil business, Rockefeller knew, they "could not make the divisions of business necessary so as to prevent rate-cutting.

When playing checkers or chess, he showed exceptional caution, studying each move at length, working out every possible countermove in his head. "I'll move just as soon as I get it figured out," he told opponents who tried to rush him. "You don't think I'm playing to get beaten, do you?"12 To ensure that he won, he submitted to games only where he could dictate the rules.

the wealth of the Rothschilds consisted of the bankruptcy of nations.

Rockefeller would become their official umpire and try to govern their pool in a fair, disinterested fashion.

Give all power to the many, they will oppress the few. Give all power to the few, they will oppress the many.

This legal legerdemain again frustrated lawmakers who felt that the combine was so vast, slippery, and elusive that it could never be tamed or held accountable.

Of course, Rockefeller's poker face concealed deep rage.

One morning, James burst into his office and started swearing violently at Rockefeller, who put his feet up on the desk with imperturbable poise and showed no sign of upset; a fine actor, he always had masterful control of his facial muscles. When James finished, Rockefeller said evenly, "Now James, you can knock my head off but you might as well understand that you can't scare me.

Standard Oil again benefited from hard times to extend its powerful reach.

Rockefeller was intensely aware of the opposite sex yet, knowing of his father's history, kept his impulses under tight control.

There's somethin I learned when I was homeless: Our limitation is God's opportunity. When you get all the way to the end of your rope and there ain't nothin you can do, that's when God takes over. I remember one time I was hunkered down in the hobo jungle with some folks. We was talkin 'bout life, and this fella was talkin, said, 'People think they're in control, but they ain't. The truth is, that which must befall thee must befall thee. And that which must pass the by must pass thee by.

The Word says God put ever star in the heavens and even give ever one of em a name. If one of em was gon' fall out the sky, that was up to Him, too. Maybe we can't see where it's gon' wind up, be He can.