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P. T. Barnum (1810 – 1891)


American showman who is best remembered for his entertaining hoaxes and for founding the circus that eventually became Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus.
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P. T. Barnum
I am a showman by profession...and all the gilding shall make nothing else of me.
Barnum quotes
There's a sucker born every minute.
Barnum
In fact, as a general thing, money-getters are the benefactors of our race.




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The best kind of charity is to help those who are willing to help themselves.
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The plan of "counting the chickens before they are hatched" is an error of ancient date, but it does not seem to improve by age.
P. T. Barnum quotes
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
Politeness and civility are the best capital ever invested in business.
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