[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fK1G6jooGxj6MuZyHVO1sjGeTUkAjVDS5EmOk4Idndtc":3,"$f_B_VGYF4AWC4npJ90atJdclHfisfGWqA_xXCqnEmh3E":18},{"author":4,"tags":13},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":10,"slug":11,"image_url":12},6286,"P. T. BARNUM","P",93,"P. T. Barnum was an American showman, businessman, journalist, and politician born on July 5, 1810, in Bethel.\n\nBarnum worked across several fields during his life. He was active as a journalist and also worked as a writer, with autobiography among the forms he took up — meaning he put his own story into print in his own words. That range of roles, moving between entertainment, commerce, and civic engagement, characterized the shape of his career.\n\nAs a businessman, Barnum entered into a partnership with James Anthony Bailey, and together they co-founded the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. That venture united their names under a single operation and stands as one of the most concrete facts of his business life. Beyond the circus, he was active in politics, rounding out a working life that touched on performance, writing, commerce, and public service.\n\nBarnum died on April 7, 1891, in Bridgeport. His roles as showman, writer, and co-founder of the circus he built with Bailey are the clearest markers of who he was and what he did. His work as an autobiographer also means he left behind his own account of that life, written in English, the language he worked in throughout his career.","P. T. Barnum was an American showman, businessman, journalist, and politician born on July 5, 1810, in Bethel.","p-t-barnum",null,[14],{"tag_id":15,"tag_name":16,"tag_count":17},326,"men",10,{"quotes":19,"pagination":120},[20,28,40,49,58,69,81,92,103,109],{"id":21,"quote_text":22,"author_id":5,"source_id":23,"has_image":24,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":12},3866713,"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.",7,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":12},{},[],{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":24,"author":32,"source":33,"quote_tag":34,"commentary":12},1095275,"Money is good for nothing unless you know the value of it by experience.",4,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":12},{},[35],{"id":36,"tag":37},4095642,{"id":38,"tag_name":39},39,"wealth",{"id":41,"quote_text":42,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":24,"author":43,"source":44,"quote_tag":45,"commentary":12},1095273,"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.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":12},{},[46],{"id":47,"tag":48},4095640,{"id":15,"tag_name":16},{"id":50,"quote_text":51,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":24,"author":52,"source":53,"quote_tag":54,"commentary":12},1095271,"With the young man starting in business, let him understand the value of money by earning it.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":12},{},[55],{"id":56,"tag":57},4095638,{"id":15,"tag_name":16},{"id":59,"quote_text":60,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":24,"author":61,"source":62,"quote_tag":63,"commentary":12},1095269,"I risked much, but I made much.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":12},{},[64],{"id":65,"tag":66},4095636,{"id":67,"tag_name":68},5871,"made",{"id":70,"quote_text":71,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":24,"author":72,"source":73,"quote_tag":74,"commentary":80},1095267,"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.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":12},{},[75],{"id":76,"tag":77},4095634,{"id":78,"tag_name":79},13751,"errors","**The Backstory**\nThis quote is likely from P. T. Barnum's autobiography, \"The Humbugs of the World,\" published in 1865. At this time, Barnum was a seasoned showman and businessman, having founded the Barnum & Bailey Circus and other entertainment ventures. He was known for his innovative marketing and promotional techniques, which often involved making bold predictions about the success of his shows and attractions.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, the quote appears to caution against the dangers of premature celebration. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a more nuanced message. Barnum is not simply warning against getting ahead of oneself, but rather highlighting the tension between planning and expectation. He is suggesting that the act of planning and anticipating success can sometimes be at odds with the actual outcome, and that this discrepancy can lead to disappointment and disillusionment.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider the importance of maintaining a sense of detachment between your plans and your expectations. While it's essential to have a clear vision for your goals, it's equally important to remain open to the possibility that the outcome may not align with your predictions. By acknowledging this tension, you can avoid the pitfalls of overconfidence and stay adaptable in the face of uncertainty.",{"id":82,"quote_text":83,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":24,"author":84,"source":85,"quote_tag":86,"commentary":12},1095265,"Many people are gullible, and we can expect this to continue.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":12},{},[87],{"id":88,"tag":89},4095632,{"id":90,"tag_name":91},294,"people",{"id":93,"quote_text":94,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":24,"author":95,"source":96,"quote_tag":97,"commentary":12},1095263,"In fact, as a general thing, money-getters are the benefactors of our race.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":12},{},[98],{"id":99,"tag":100},4095630,{"id":101,"tag_name":102},4428,"facts",{"id":104,"quote_text":105,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":24,"author":106,"source":107,"quote_tag":108,"commentary":12},1095261,"There’s no such thing as bad publicity,",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":12},{},[],{"id":110,"quote_text":111,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":24,"author":112,"source":113,"quote_tag":114,"commentary":12},1095259,"Advertising is like learning - a little is a dangerous thing.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":12},{},[115],{"id":116,"tag":117},4095626,{"id":118,"tag_name":119},290304,"littles",{"currentPage":121,"totalPages":17,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":17},1]