A friendship founded on business is better than a business founded on friendship.
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The major fortunes in America have been made in land.
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What this quote means
Land is a significant source of wealth and prosperity in America.
John D. Rockefeller's quote emphasizes the importance of land as a valuable asset that has historically contributed to the creation of wealth in America. This statement reflects on how land ownership and development have been key factors in economic success, underlining the idea that investing in real estate can lead to major fortunes.
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LandWealthFortuneInvestmentReal Estate
In practice
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During a business seminar, when discussing sources of wealth.
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