I always tried to turn every disaster into an opportunity.

Attributed to John D. Rockefeller Jr., the line expresses a pragmatic, resilience-based philosophy: adversity is not merely to be endured but actively reframed as a chance to learn, reorganize, or innovate. In the idiom of early-20th-century American business and philanthropy, it aligns with a “constructive” view of crisis—treating setbacks as catalysts for better judgment and renewed purpose. The emphasis on “always tried” also matters: it presents the stance as a disciplined practice rather than a guaranteed outcome, suggesting that opportunity is often created through response and attitude, not discovered ready-made in the disaster itself.