Author: P. T. Barnum

Quotes

As 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.

As 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.

- P. T. Barnum

The foundation of success in life is good health: that is the substratum fortune; it is also the basis of happiness. A person cannot accumulate a fortune very well when he is sick.

The foundation of success in life is good health: that is the substratum fortune; it is also the basis of happiness. A person cannot accumulate a fortune very well when he is sick.

- P. T. Barnum

Science is the pursuit of pure truth, and the systematizing of it.

Science is the pursuit of pure truth, and the systematizing of it.

- P. T. Barnum

Money is in some respects life's fire: it is a very excellent servant, but a terrible master.

Money is in some respects life's fire: it is a very excellent servant, but a terrible master.

- P. T. Barnum

To me there is no picture so beautiful as smiling, bright-eyed, happy children; no music so sweet as their clear and ringing laughter.

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

Politics and government are certainly among the most important of practical human interests.

Politics and government are certainly among the most important of practical human interests.

- P. T. Barnum

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