P. T. Barnum Professions : BusinessmanBorn : July 5, 1810Died : April 7, 1891 Browse All Authors Top 93 quotes by P. T. Barnum In the United States, where we have more land than people, it is not at all difficult for persons in good health to make money. P. T. Barnum united-stateslandpeople He who is without a newspaper is cut off from his species. P. T. Barnum speciesnewspaperscutting How were the receipts today in Madison Square Garden ? P. T. Barnum gardensquarestoday True economy consists in always making the income exceed the outgo. P. T. Barnum unforeseenincomeeconomy The desire for wealth is nearly universal, and none can say it is not laudable, provided the possessor of it accepts its responsibilities, and uses it as a friend to humanity. P. T. Barnum responsibilityhumanitydesire Politeness and civility are the best capital ever invested in business. P. T. Barnum patronagecivilitybusiness Money-getters are the benefactors of our race. To them ... are we indebted for our institutions of learning, and of art, our academies, colleges and churches. P. T. Barnum businesscollegeart I think it is conceded that I generally do pretty big things as a manager, am audacious in my outlays and risks, give much for little money, and make my shows worthy the support of the moral and refined classes. P. T. Barnum classgivingthinking Politics and government are certainly among the most important of practical human interests. P. T. Barnum interestgovernmentimportant The orthodox faith painted God as a revengeful being, and yet people talk about loving such a being. P. T. Barnum orthodoxatheismpeople The wonders of the ages assembled for your edification, education and enjoyment - for a price. P. T. Barnum edificationagewonder 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. P. T. Barnum i-ambestmannature Money is in some respects life's fire: it is a very excellent servant, but a terrible master. P. T. Barnum somemoneyfirelife Similar Authors Bob Iger businessman Bob Wright businessman Bruce Karatz businessman Bruce Kovner businessman Brian Roberts businessman Brandon Wade businessmanAll Authors
