P. T. BarnumTo me there is no picture so beautiful as smiling, bright-eyed, happy children; no music so sweet as their clear and ringing laughter.372HopeHumor
P. T. BarnumIf I shoot at the sun, I may hit a star.341Humanity
P. T. BarnumAs a general thing, I have not 'duped the world' nor attempted to do so... I have generally given people the worth of their money twice told.341Humanity
P. T. BarnumUnless a man enters upon the vocation intended for him by nature, and best suited to his peculiar genius, he cannot succeed. ✨ P. T. Barnum (1999). Art of Money Getting, p.2… ▶365Reading
P. T. BarnumPoliteness and civility are the best capital ever invested in business. Large stores, gilt signs, flaming advertisements, will all prove unavailing if you or your employees treat … ▶354Truth
P. T. BarnumThere's no such thing as bad publicity.322Hope
P. T. BarnumAdvertising is to a genuine article what manure is to land, - it largely increases the product. ✨ P. T. Barnum (2013). The Humbugs of the World, p.45, Lulu.com311Humor
P. T. BarnumEnergy and patience in business are two indispensable elements of success.334Reflection
P. T. BarnumThe show business has all phases and grades of dignity, from the exhibition of a monkey to the exposition of that highest art in music or the drama which secures for the gifted ar… ▶368Life
P. T. BarnumWhatever 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… ▶368Reading
P. T. BarnumI am a showman by profession... and all the gilding shall make nothing else of me. ✨ P. T. Barnum (2013). The Humbugs of the World, p.268, Lulu.com357Life
P. T. BarnumConstant hammering on one nail will generally drive it home at last, so that it can be clinched. When a man's undivided attention is centered on one object, his mind will constant… ▶291Thought
P. T. BarnumMany persons are always kept poor, because they are too visionary. Every project looks to them like certain successes, and therefore they keep changing from one business to anothe… ▶314Reading
P. T. BarnumEngage 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 ho… ▶3710HopeReading
P. T. BarnumLet your motto then always be 'Excelsior', for by living up to it there is no such word as fail. ✨ P. T. Barnum (1999). Art of Money Getting, p.61, Applewood Books348LifeReading
P. T. BarnumWithout promotion, something terrible happens... nothing!315Truth
P. T. BarnumMedicine is the means by which we poor feeble creatures try to keep from dying or aching. ✨ P. T. Barnum (2013). The Humbugs of the World, p.13, Lulu.com293Death
P. T. BarnumEvery man's occupation should be beneficial to his fellow-man as well as profitable to himself. All else is vanity and folly. ✨ P.T. BARNUM (1866). THE HUMBUGS OF THE WORLD,… ▶337Philosophy
P. T. BarnumI 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 o… ▶282Thought
P. T. BarnumYou must exercise your caution in laying your plans, but be bold in carrying them out. ✨ P. T. Barnum (1999). Art of Money Getting, p.48, Applewood Books261Reading
P. T. BarnumThe noblest art is that of making others happy349Truth
P. T. BarnumI am indebted to the press of the United States for almost every dollar which I possess.261Politics
P. T. BarnumMoney is good for nothing unless you know the value of it by experience. ✨ P. T. Barnum (1999). Art of Money Getting, p.53, Applewood Books274LifeReading
P. T. BarnumA penny here, and a dollar there, placed at interest, goes on accumulating, and in this way the desired result is attained. ✨ P. T. Barnum (1999). Art of Money Getting, p.10… ▶3210Reading
P. T. BarnumEvery crowd has a silver lining.242Life
P. T. BarnumThe 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. 253HumanityReading
P. T. BarnumNo man ever went broke overestimating the ignorance of the American public.243Love
P. T. BarnumHe who is without a newspaper is cut off from his species. ✨ P. T. Barnum (1999). Art of Money Getting, p.68, Applewood Books254Reading
P. T. BarnumYou know I had rather be laughed at than not to be noticed at all.243Humor
P. T. BarnumThe possession of a perfect knowledge of your business is an absolute necessity in order to insure success. ✨ P. T. Barnum (1999). Art of Money Getting, p.47, Applewood Book… ▶232Reading
