Carl

“Another boy might have been crestfallen, but Rockefeller was the sort of stubborn person who only grew more determined with rejection.”
― Ron Chernow, Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.

“At one point, Bill suggested that if John didn’t find work he might have to return to the country; the thought of such dependence upon his father made “a cold chill” run down his spine, Rockefeller later said.27 Because he approached his job hunt devoid of any doubt or self-pity, he could stare down all discouragement. “I was working every day at my business—the business of looking for work. I put in my full time at this every day.”
― Ron Chernow, Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.

“When he was made, the mould was broke," said Pete.”
― Jack London, The Call of the Wild

“Don't handicap your children by making their lives easy.”
― Robert A. Heinlein