Quotes by : P. T. Barnum

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

True economy consists in always making the income exceed the out-go. Wear the old clothes a little longer....

Unless a man enters upon the vocation intended for him by nature, and best suited to his peculiar genius,....

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

Politeness and civility are the best capital ever invested in business. Large stores, gilt signs, flaming....

A lovely nook of forest scenery, or a grand rock, like a beautiful woman, depends for much of its attractiveness....

Every crowd has a silver lining.

The show business has all phases and grades of dignity, from the exhibition of a monkey to the exposition....

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

In the United States, where we have more land than people, it is not at all difficult for persons in....