The top 10 most inspiring quotes by Armand Hammer
- When I work fourteen hours a day, seven days a week, I get lucky.
- Just think of something that would be “wonderful” if it were only “possible”. Then set out to make it possible.
- People will always work harder if they’re getting well paid and if they’re afraid of losing a job which they know will be hard to equal. As is well known, if you pay peanuts, you get monkeys.
- My batting average has been good, so people ask how much luck is involved. I tell them when I work 14 hours a day, 7 days a week, I get lucky.
- People I meet today, especially journalists who interview me, are astonished to hear that Lenin told me, in effect, that Communism was not working and that the Revolution needed American capital and technical aid.
- When I see everyone rushing in one direction, I know it’s time to move the other way.
- I can’t think of anything better to do with a life than to wear it out in efforts to be useful to the world.
- Seize opportunity by the forelock and see where it leads you.
- I believe in the power of great art to transcend geographical boundaries, political differences and even the restrictions of time.
- Raking over the past and sifting its dust is an occupation for the idle or the elderly retired.
Armand Hammer (1898-1990) was a prominent American business magnate and philanthropist. Born in New York City to Russian immigrant parents, Hammer’s early ventures included managing his family’s pharmaceutical business and trading with the Soviet Union, which earned him substantial wealth and political connections.
He expanded his interests into oil, becoming the CEO of Occidental Petroleum in 1957, transforming it into a major international oil company. Hammer was known for his diverse business activities, including art collection and real estate.
His philanthropic efforts were extensive, supporting medical research, education, and the arts. He donated generously to institutions like UCLA, which named the Hammer Museum in his honor. Despite controversies, including allegations of unethical business practices and ties with Soviet leaders, Hammer maintained a high-profile presence in both business and cultural spheres until his death. His complex legacy reflects a blend of entrepreneurial ambition and charitable contributions.
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