Quote by John D. Rockefeller, Jr.

The American Beauty Rose can be produced in the splendor and fragrance which bring cheer to its beholder only by sacrificing the early buds which grow up around it. This is not an evil tendency in business. It is merely the working-out of a law of nature and a law of God.

The American Beauty Rose can be produced in the splendor and

Summary

This quote suggests that achieving greatness or success often requires making sacrifices. Using the American Beauty Rose as a symbol, it suggests that in order to grow and flourish, one must be willing to let go of certain opportunities or possibilities that could hinder their progress. The quote further argues that this principle is not specific to business but is a natural and divine law that applies to all aspects of life.

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By John D. Rockefeller, Jr.

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