Aristotle Onassis quotes

Aristotle Onassis was a Greek shipping magnate and one of the most famous businessmen of the 20th century. His business empire extended into shipping, aviation, and other ventures, making him a symbol of immense wealth and influence. He became widely known for his high-profile lifestyle and marriage to Jacqueline Kennedy. Here are 19 of his quotes:

If women didn't exist, all the money in the world would have no meaning. (Aristotle Onassis)
The secret of business is to know something that nobody else knows. View quote
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We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds. View quote
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To succeed in business it is necessary to make others see things as you see them. View quote
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Don't sleep too much. If you sleep three hours less each night for a year, you will have an extra month and a half to succeed in. View quote
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I have no friends and no enemies - only competitors. View quote
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To be successful, keep looking tanned, live in an elegant building (even if you're in the cellar), be seen in smart restaurants (even if you only nurse one drink) and if you borrow, borrow big. View quote
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The more you own, the more you know you don't own. View quote
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Millions do not always add up to what a man needs out of life. View quote
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I consider a good reputation is a great part of the human happiness. Some people, if they are very, very rich can permit themselves certain negligence to their reputations. View quote
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I guess the kid had everything but the luck. (Aristotle Onassis)
It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light. View quote
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Five tankers-and the only time I had to put my hand in my pocket was to scratch my balls. View quote
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After a certain point, money is meaningless. It ceases to be the goal. The game is what counts. View quote
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Since I'm known as a 'rich person', I feel I have to tip at least $5 each time I check my coat. On top of that, I would have to wear a very expensive coat, and it would have to be insured. Added up, without a topcoat I save over $20,000 a year. View quote
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Actual quote: "Once in a while, to please the ladies, we go down [illegible: 2 words], pretending to be civilized. (p. 109) View quote
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Cold and sharp in the edges, full of fire and warm under the surface. View quote
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Sometimes, to please the ladies, we drop down our weapons pretending we are civilized. View quote
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Find a priest who understands English and doesn't look like Rasputin. View quote
Aristotle Onassis

Aristotle Onassis

Aristotle Onassis - Image
Occupation: Greek Businessman
Born: January 15, 1906
Died: March 15, 1975
Quotes count: 19
Wikipedia: Aristotle Onassis

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