{"id":68176,"date":"2024-01-07T11:58:31","date_gmt":"2024-01-07T09:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/greece\/phrases-of-onassis-that-made-history\/68176\/"},"modified":"2024-01-28T23:04:26","modified_gmt":"2024-01-28T21:04:26","slug":"quotes-from-onassis-that-left-a-mark-in-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/quotes-from-onassis-that-left-a-mark-in-history\/68176\/","title":{"rendered":"Quotes from Onassis that Left a Mark in History"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard\">\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p><strong>Aristotle Onassis<\/strong>, a name synonymous with Croesus, embodies entrepreneurial prowess, an extraordinary lifestyle, and affluence. This formidable magnate, who ceaselessly seized or even created opportunities, was always adept at navigating his way. His strength lay not only in his actions but also in his words. His <strong>memorable quotes<\/strong>, much like his accomplishments, have etched their place in history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/lefkada-nidri-the-fishing-village-that-had-enchanted-onassis\/27217\/\">Lefkada: Nidri, Onassis\u2019 favorite fishing village.<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Phrases of Onassis that made history<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"content\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard\">\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p>Presenting 17 historical quotes by Onassis. Whether you concur or not, his thoughts provide a glimpse into his insight, mindset, and desires. For many, these quotes serve as life lessons imparted by a global business icon.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s delve into each quote\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Never start a job, a fight, or a love affair if the fear of defeat overshadows the prospect of victory.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>My mother died when I was six years old. If she had lived, I might not have worked as hard as I have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The rule is that there are no rules.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The secret in business is to know something that no one else knows.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If there were no women, all the money in the world wouldn&#8217;t matter.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Crises give birth to Croesians.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In your job be serious and in your life be crazy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>To succeed in business, you need to get others to see things the way you see them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you don&#8217;t have money, take out a loan. Never ask for small amounts. 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The game is what counts.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>I never understood the exhortation &#8220;Your signature and your head down be careful where you put them.&#8221; So you lose both in work and in life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>I have neither friends nor enemies, only competitors.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Every gain or profit is someone else&#8217;s injustice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>I am as rich as only I know how to be.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Did you know&#8230;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"content\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard\">\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p>Before amassing his wealth, Aristotle Onassis earned $800 by sharing a piece of stock-related information he possessed. He promptly used this money to invest in suits and silk shirts. For Onassis, maintaining a certain appearance was always of significant importance.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMMqapAswjaW8Aw?hl=el&amp;gl=GR&amp;ceid=GR:el\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel to Greece \u2013 Google News \u2013 Follow us<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/sparta-the-unknown-island-of-greece-and-its-relationship-with-onassis\/18235\/\">Sparta island: The unknown island of Greece and its relationship with Onassis<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/the-greek-island-that-was-given-as-a-dowry-to-a-man\/18515\/\">Antiparos \u2013 The Greek island that was given as a dowry<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/the-island-onassis-wanted-to-buy-but-didnt-make-it\/28096\/\">The island Onassis wanted to buy but didn\u2019t make it<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow exploringgreece.tv on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/exploringgreece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u00a0Instagram<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ExplorinGreece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"inline3-giu1h\" data-oau-code=\"\/75351959,14474985\/exploringgreece.tv\/inline3\" data-lazyloaded-by-ocm=\"\" data-google-query-id=\"CKe7kZmny4MDFSfIuwgddZ0OYg\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aristotle Onassis, a name synonymous with Croesus, embodies entrepreneurial prowess, an extraordinary lifestyle, and affluence. 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