WIST Quotations

Barnum, P.T. -- (Attributed)

Dave — Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:00:00 +0000

More persons, on the whole, are humbugged by believing in nothing, than by believing too much.

P.T. Barnum (1810-1891) American showman [Phineas Taylor Barnum]
(Attributed)

Barnum, P.T. -- (Attributed)

Dave — Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:00:00 +0000

Every crowd has a silver lining.

P.T. Barnum (1810-1891) American showman [Phineas Taylor Barnum]
(Attributed)

Barnum, P.T. -- Art of Money Getting, ch. 20 “Preserve your integrity” (1880)

Dave — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:20:44 +0000

The 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.

P.T. Barnum (1810-1891) American showman [Phineas Taylor Barnum]
Art of Money Getting, ch. 20 “Preserve your integrity” (1880)

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