Aristotle Onassis

Shipping magnate

Aristotle Onassis was a Greek shipping magnate known for revolutionizing maritime transport and his high-profile personal life, including his marriage to Jacqueline Kennedy.

Born
January 15, 1906
Died
March 15, 1975
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Rank
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About Aristotle Onassis

Aristotle Onassis — Life and Legacy

Aristotle Onassis was a prominent Greek shipping magnate whose innovative approach transformed the maritime industry. Born in 1906, he built a vast shipping empire that included the famous Olympic Shipping Company, which played a crucial role in global trade. Onassis's worldview was shaped by his experiences of hardship and ambition, leading him to assert that 'The secret of success is to be ready when your opportunity comes.' This quote encapsulates his belief in the necessity of preparation and timing in achieving success. Onassis was known for his boldness in business, often stating that 'Fortune favors the bold.' His willingness to take risks and make strategic decisions set him apart in a competitive industry. He also understood the importance of relationships, famously declaring, 'It is better to have a rich friend than to be rich,' which highlights his belief in the power of networking and alliances. Today, Onassis's quotes resonate with those navigating the complexities of ambition and success, reminding us that wealth is not merely an end but a tool for greater opportunities. His legacy continues to influence entrepreneurs and business leaders who seek to balance ambition with meaningful connections.

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"If women didn't exist, all the money in the world would have no meaning."

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"Don't worry about your physical shortcomings. I am no Greek god. Don't get too much sleep and don't tell anybody your troubles. Appearances count: Get a sun lamp to keep you looking as though you have just come back from somewhere expensive: maintain an elegant address even if you have to live in the attic. Never nickel when short of cash. Borrow big, but always repay promptly."

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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."

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"Find a priest who understands English and doesn't look like Rasputin."

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"You are not truly wealthy unless you earn money while you are sleeping"

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"Don’t sleep too much. If you sleep 3 hours less each night for a year, you will have an extra month and a half to succeed in."

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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."

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"I've just been a machine for making money. I seem to have spent my life in a golden tunnel looking for the outlet which would lead to happiness. But the tunnel kept going on. After my death there will be nothing left."

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"I hate the opera. I think I must have a tin ear. No matter how hard I concentrate it still sounds like a bunch of Italian chefs screaming risotto recipes at each other."

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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."

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"The only rule is there are no rules."

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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."

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"After a certain point, money is meaningless. It ceases to be the goal. The game is what counts."

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"Wealth comes from knowing what others do not know."

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"In business we cut each others' throats, but now and then we sit around the same table and behave-for the sake of the ladies."

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"Millions do not always add up to what a man needs out of life."

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