Top 16 Quotes & Sayings by Armand Hammer

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American businessman Armand Hammer.

Last updated on September 19, 2024.

Armand Hammer was an American business manager and owner, most closely associated with Occidental Petroleum, a company he ran from 1957 until his death. Called "Lenin's chosen capitalist" by the press, he was also known for his art collection and his close ties to the Soviet Union.

American - Businessman | May 21, 1898 - December 10, 1990

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Regrets and recriminations only hurt your soul.

Armand Hammer

When I work fourteen hours a day, seven days a week, I get lucky.

Armand Hammer

Raking over the past and sifting its dust is an occupation for the idle or the elderly retired.

Armand Hammer

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.

Armand Hammer

I believe in the power of great art to transcend geographical boundaries, political differences and even the restrictions of time.

Armand Hammer

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.

Armand Hammer

Obviously the current approach on steroids both in professional sports and amateur sports is not working.

Armand Hammer

Russian is a very deceptive language, because it looks easy at first: it's like setting out for a gentle stroll and realizing that you've committed yourself to scaling Himalayan peaks.

Armand Hammer

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.

Armand Hammer

The art world is a jungle echoing to the calls of vicious jealousies and ruthless combat between dealers and collectors; but I have been walking in the jungles of business all my life, and fighting tooth and nail for pictures comes as a form of relaxation to me.

Armand Hammer

One of my father's most precious legacies to me was spiritual. I learned from him the value of courage and the strength of will.

Armand Hammer

Just think of something that would be "wonderful" if it were only "possible". Then set out to make it possible.

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When I see everyone rushing in one direction, I know it's time to move the other way.

Armand Hammer

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.

Armand Hammer

Seize opportunity by the forelock and see where it leads you.

Armand Hammer