Author: P. T. Barnum

Quotes

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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