Ida Tarbell Quotes:
Ocupation: Author
Life: November 5, 1857 - January 6, 1944
Birthday: November 5
Death: January 6
One of the most depressing features of the ethical side of the matter is that instead of such methods arousing contempt they are more or less openly admired. And this is logical. Canonise 'business success,' and men who made a success like that of the Standard Oil Trust become national heroes!
source: Ida M. Tarbell (2012). “The History of the Standard Oil Company: Briefer Version”, p.224, Courier Corporation
topic: Depressing, Business, Hero, Standard Oil, Most Depressing
