約翰·戴維森·洛克菲勒(John D. Rockefeller)(1839–1937)美國慈善家、資本家，1870年創立標準石油，也是十九世紀第一個億萬富翁。曾被《福布斯》列為美國史上十五大富豪榜榜首。
PERFACE
這38封書信
據說出自石油大亨洛克菲勒家族
也據說譯自
《Dear Father, Dear Son: Correspondence of John D. Rockefeller and Jr.》
但又據說只是借用了Rockefeller 的名
信件來源真假無從考證
但就內容本身來說
小星覺得
看看也無妨
*信件不按時間順序排列
January 20，1900
He who marches in rank and file has already eared my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would suffice.
Abstract: 每個人都是他自己命運的設計者和建築師。等待運氣的時候，要知道如何引導運氣。
November 9，1897
With this faith we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope.
Abstract: 我們勞苦的最高報酬，不在於我們所獲得的，而在於我們會因此成為什麼。
December 24，1897
To conquer you have need to do，to do again, ever to do! And your safety is insured.
Abstract: 機會是靠機會得來的。成功地將一個好主意付諸實踐，比在家空想出一千個好主意要有價值得多。
February 19，1901
These is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged! The war is inevitable, and let it come.
Abstract: 要有競爭的決心，即使輸了，唯一該做的就是光明磊落地去輸。
April 18，1899
We are continually faced by greater opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems.
Abstract: 人生就是不斷抵押的過程。為前途抵押青春，為幸福抵押生命。
November 19， 1899
An optimist sees an opportunity in every calamity, a pessimist sees a calamity in every opportunity.
Abstract: 你要宣布精神破產，你就會輸掉一切。
February12，1909
Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are.
Abstract: 有太多的人高估了他們所欠缺的，又低估了他們所擁有的。
June7，1903
The force which have lighted my way, and time after time have given me new courage to face life cheerfully, have been confidence.
Abstract: 信念是金。
November29，1899
Our destiny offers not the cup of despair, but the chalice of opportunity.
Abstract: 利益是光照人性的鏡子，我們可以欺騙敵人，但絕不欺騙自己。
May 6，1918
Simplicity is an uptightness of soul that has no reference to self; it is different from sincerity, and it is a still higher virtue.
Abstract: 沒有不貪心的人。如果你有一顆橄欖，你就會想擁有一整棵橄欖樹。
August 11，1918
The people who get on in the world are the people who look for the circumstances they want, if they can’t find them, make them.
Abstract: 地獄裡住滿了好人。循規蹈矩不代表降低追求勝利的決心，卻表示要用合乎道德的方式去贏得明確的勝利。
March17，1911
Both within and without, a little of that Which constitutes the dignity of life and death.
Abstract: 每個人都需要走自己的路，重要的是問心無愧。你想使一個人殘廢，只要給他一對拐杖。
October 9，1890
The leaders who offer high sentiments always win in the end , and get more out of their followers.
Abstract: 自作聰明的人是傻瓜，懂得裝傻的人才是聰明人。
January 25， 1907
Let us go forward, firm in our faith, steadfast in out purpose; but sustained by our confidence in the will of God.
Abstract: 財富是勤奮的嘉獎。一切尊貴和榮譽都必須靠自己的創造去獲取。
January 20，1900
Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuse.
Abstract: 不要找藉口。
May 29， 1926
Everybody has certain ideals which determine the direction of his endeavors and his judgments.
Abstract: 任何一個不相信自己，為充分發揮本身能力的人，都可以說是向自己偷竊的人。
July 26， 1906
Well does the man know，who has suffered，there are things sweeter and holier and more sacred than gold.
March 15， 1931
We must march toward this goal ，painfully but resolutely，certain in advance of our failings on long a road.
January 20，1900
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.
Abstract: 風險越高，收益越大；大膽籌劃，小心實施。
January 20，1900
It is the task of men of thought, as well as men of action to know to put aside pride and prejudice.
Abstract: 但是在很多時候，不管你是誰，即使是美利堅合眾國總統都無力阻止來自他人的侮辱。
January 20，1900
I believe that the world can be changed by man’s endeavor, and that this endeavor can lead to something new and better.
Abstract: 善於談判的人應該能觀察一切。
May16，1901
The essence of life is struggle and competition. Struggle and competition are stimulating.
Abstract: 建立在生意上的優異遠勝過建立在友誼上的生意
July19， 1897
Optimism is a belief that life will be, in the long run, more good that bad, that even when bad things happen, the good will eventually outbalance them.
Abstract: 你怎麼思想將會決定你怎麼行動，你怎麼行動將會決定別人對你的看法。
June21，1914
I have never looked upon ease and happiness as ends in themselves, I call the ideal of a pigsty.
Abstract: 世界上有兩種人永遠不會富有：一是及時行樂的人；二是喜歡存錢的人。
September2，1902
Conformity is the enemy of thought and the jailer of freedom.
Abstract: 忍耐不是盲目的容忍，你需要冷靜的考量情勢，要知道你的決定是否會偏離或者加害你的目標。
October7，1898
The is not to the strong alone, it is to vigilant, the active, the brave.
Abstract: 你的行為像個贏家，你就很可能去做更多贏家該做的事，從而改變你的運氣。
December 4， 1903
The best way to have a good idea is to have lots of ideas.
Abstract: 他也要有實驗精神，勇於去嘗試新的東西，這樣就將擴展他的能力，為他擔負更大的責任做準備。
August31， 1908
I believe it to be an invariable rule that competitors of genius are succeeded by warriors.
Abstract: 安德魯 卡耐基先生又接受了記者的專訪，我一直弄不明白，他為什麼總喜歡在報紙上拋頭露面，我猜想它準是患了恐懼遺忘症，唯恐人們忽視了它的存在。
May 11， 1902
Let me embrace thee, sour adversity, for wise men say it’s the wisest course.
March 15， 1902
A human can alter his life by altering his attitude, and if you think you can do it, you’re right.
Abstract: 做目的主義者
July 24， 1910
Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility.
November17， 1912
The most perfect human being is the one who most thoroughly addresses himself to the activity of his best powers.
Abstract: 善用每個人的智慧
October 14， 1904
Become a possibility Arian, always see them, for they’re always there.
Abstract: 永遠做策略性思考，單純操弄手段的計劃者只配給策略性的思考者提鞋。
September 19， 1925
Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from his neck saying: Make me feel important！
November20， 1907
With a good conscience our only sure reward, in hour of maximum danger, we do not shrink from this responsibility, we welcome it.
August 1， 1914
Let us then learn a wise humility , but at the same time a humble wisdom.
Abstract: 精神食糧隨處可得，例如書籍。
June 8， 1906
Men are great only their intrinsic value, and not on the position they may incidentally happen to occupy.
Abstract: 在《馬太福音》中記有一句聖言：「你們是世上的鹽。」