Aristotle Onassis
1906 - 1975
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Biography
Aristotle Onassis was a Greek shipping magnate and one of the wealthiest men in the world during the mid-20th century. Born in 1906 in Smyrna, Ottoman Empire (modern-day Izmir, Turkey), he later moved to Argentina before establishing his shipping empire. Onassis was known for his business acumen, which enabled him to build a vast fleet of oil tankers and commercial vessels. He was also famous for his extravagant lifestyle, relationships with prominent figures, and turbulent personal life.
Famous Quotes (5)
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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.
2
The secret of business is to know something that nobody else knows.
3
Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake.
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We are all Greeks. Our laws, our literature, our religion, our arts have their root in Greece.
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The more you own, the more you know you don't own.