PT

P. T. BARNUM

93quotes

Quotes by P. T. BARNUM

P. T. BARNUM's insights on:

Unless a man enters upon the vocation intended for him by nature, and best suited to his peculiar genius, he cannot succeed. I am glad to believe that the majority of persons do find their right vocation.
"
Unless a man enters upon the vocation intended for him by nature, and best suited to his peculiar genius, he cannot succeed. I am glad to believe that the majority of persons do find their right vocation.
Money is good for nothing unless you know the value of it by experience.
"
Money is good for nothing unless you know the value of it by experience.
The common man, no matter how sharp and tough, actually enjoys having the wool pulled over his eyes, and makes it easier for the puller.
"
The common man, no matter how sharp and tough, actually enjoys having the wool pulled over his eyes, and makes it easier for the puller.
With the young man starting in business, let him understand the value of money by earning it.
"
With the young man starting in business, let him understand the value of money by earning it.
I risked much, but I made much.
"
I risked much, but I made much.
The plan of "counting the chickens before they are hatched" is an error of ancient date, but it does not seem to improve by age.
"
The plan of "counting the chickens before they are hatched" is an error of ancient date, but it does not seem to improve by age.
Many people are gullible, and we can expect this to continue.
"
Many people are gullible, and we can expect this to continue.
In fact, as a general thing, money-getters are the benefactors of our race.
"
In fact, as a general thing, money-getters are the benefactors of our race.
There’s no such thing as bad publicity,
"
There’s no such thing as bad publicity,
Advertising is like learning - a little is a dangerous thing.
"
Advertising is like learning - a little is a dangerous thing.
Showing 1 to 10 of 93 results