Quotes About Ron

Flagler had a lean, handsome face and was highly susceptible to female charm.

A hostile press often spoke of the University as if it were Standard Oil propaganda

Few figures in American History have aroused such visceral love or loathing as Alexander Hamilton.

In an early version of the letter, never sent, Gates was even more outspoken.

sometimes lacked the strength to travel. By

His constant aim was to be conciliatory whenever possible and extend his range of influence.

He had long lived with the knowledge of man's sinful nature.

I attribute it more than anything to the endorsement of my father's friends.

awaiting the confirmation that soon came by telephone.

A fidgety silence was always Rockefeller's harshest expression of scorn.

I miss the closet. Homosexuals, not to speak of the rest of society, were far better off when social pressure forced them to hide their activities.

What's wrong with Louis?" asked Ron. "Is he sick or something?" "Yes," said Jenny. "He's got a real bad disease. And it's spelled L-O-V-E.

There was now enormous British ambivalence toward Pierpont.

Although he never set eyes on the Italian Renaissance building

Yet this was not a feasible option, since he could not do so without shocking Margaret and betraying his own shameful bigamy.

Will I write a check or would you prefer payment in Standard Oil shares?

Rockefeller almost never spoke so viciously—but he did bear a special grudge against Scofield.

Exploiting this fear, Rockefeller worked out a clever bargain with the Erie Railroad

had larger concerns than most bankers of his day.

Rockefeller didn't issue such glowing testimonials lightly.

This testimony was not only a fiasco for the judge but a public-relations victory for Rockefeller.

While he had thought the Landis fine excessive, he had thought the trial itself fair.

although she never guessed the depths of corruption revealed by Rockefeller's papers.

Seldom has history produced such a contradictory figure.