Why is the family important to American society?
The family is the center of American social life and the primary social institution in
which Americans learn their values.
The family is the social institution that provides most Americans with employment and
income
The family is a uniquely American social institution that is enshrined in the Declaration
of Independence
The family is the only social institution that allows Americans to express their
patriotism

Can you summarize this? it takes time and caution to perfect anything which must be concealed. it takes time to crush men who are pursuing legitimate trade. but one of mr. rockefeller’s most impressive characteristics is patience. there never was a more patient man, or one who could dare more while he waited. the folly of hurrying, the folly of discouragement, for one who would succeed, went hand in hand. everything must be ready before he acted, but while you wait you must prepare, must think, work. "you must put in, if you would take out." his instinct for the money opportunity in things was amazing, his perception of the value of seizing this or that particular invention, plant, market, was unerring.