Nicky Oppenheimer Quotes

South Africa, Businessman
June 8, 1945

Nicholas F. Oppenheimer is a South African billionaire businessman and philanthropist. He was formerly the chairman of De Beers diamond mining company and of its subsidiary, the Diamond Trading Company, and former deputy chairman of Anglo American. He is the third richest African.

Also known as Philanthropist

One likes at the point of production to realize the maximum value, and diamond producers are no different.

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Businesses need certainty, to see clearly the rules of engagement for investing in South Africa.

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We're seeing diamonds coming back into favor.

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America is a country of entrepreneurship and great business leaders.

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We all need to become more customer-focused and recognize the power of marketing to sell more diamonds.

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Diamonds are intrinsically worthless, except for the deep psychological need they fill.

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- Need
- Diamonds
- Fill
It is only through developing and maximizing all its natural resources that a sustainable future for Africa and its people can be secured.

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- Future
- Resources
- Africa
Any father likes his son to take over from him if possible.

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- Father
- Son
- Take Over

The army taught me to sign my name very quickly, and that's stood me in good stead the rest of my life.

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- Army
- Name
- Sign
I am one of the affluent rich living the good life. But I like to think that I am doing my bit to resolve the problems of Africa and am certainly committed to Africa in the long run.

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- Problems
- Africa
- Resolve
Diamonds are a key component in the campaign to make poverty history.

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- History
- Poverty
- Diamonds