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. P. T. Barnum More Quotes by P. T. Barnum More Quotes From P. T. Barnum The noblest art is that of making others happy P. T. Barnum art-isart No man ever went broke overestimating the ignorance of the American public. P. T. Barnum brokeignorancemen We cannot all see alike, but we can all do good. P. T. Barnum good-service Fortune always favors the brave, and never helps a man who does not help himself. P. T. Barnum bravedoemen You can fool most of the people most of the time. P. T. Barnum foolpeople Whatever you do, do it with all your might. Work at it, early and late, in season and out of season, not leaving a stone unturned, and never deferring for a single hour that which can be done just as well now. P. T. Barnum persistenceworkmotivational 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. P. T. Barnum wooleyemen To me there is no picture so beautiful as smiling, bright-eyed, happy children; no music so sweet as their clear and ringing laughter. P. T. Barnum laughterbeautifulsweet The best kind of charity is to help those who are willing to help themselves. P. T. Barnum charitykindhelping Without publicity a terrible thing happens: nothing. P. T. Barnum publicityterriblejudging You must exercise your caution in laying your plans, but be bold in carrying them out. P. T. Barnum cautionplansexercise There is no greater picture than that of 10,000 smiling children. No brighter music than their clear-ringing laughter. That I, with my small amusements, have created such precious art is my life's proudest achievement. P. T. Barnum laughterchildrenart The bigger the humbug, the better people will like it. P. T. Barnum humbugbiggerpeople 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 nailslastshome There is a fool born every minute P. T. Barnum foolbornminutes When a man is in the right path, he must persevere. P. T. Barnum perseverepathmen If you hesitate, some bolder hand will stretch out before you and get the prize. P. T. Barnum prizeifshands Clowns are the pegs on which the circus is hung. P. T. Barnum circusclownhung Money is good for nothing unless you know the value of it by experience. P. T. Barnum rainy-daywealthmoney Money is in some respects like fire; it is a very excellent servant but a terrible master. P. T. Barnum excellentmoneyfire
