Engage in one kind of business only, and stick to it faithfully until you succeed, or until you conclude to abandon it. A constant hammering on one nail will generally drive it home at last, so that it can be clinched. P. T. Barnum More Quotes by P. T. Barnum More Quotes From P. T. Barnum He who is without a newspaper is cut off from his species. P. T. Barnum species newspapers cutting How were the receipts today in Madison Square Garden ? P. T. Barnum garden squares today True economy consists in always making the income exceed the outgo. P. T. Barnum unforeseen income economy 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 responsibility humanity desire Politeness and civility are the best capital ever invested in business. P. T. Barnum patronage civility business 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 business college art 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 class giving thinking Politics and government are certainly among the most important of practical human interests. P. T. Barnum interest government important The orthodox faith painted God as a revengeful being, and yet people talk about loving such a being. P. T. Barnum orthodox atheism people The wonders of the ages assembled for your edification, education and enjoyment - for a price. P. T. Barnum edification age wonder 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-am best man nature Money is in some respects life's fire: it is a very excellent servant, but a terrible master. P. T. Barnum some money fire life