P. T. (Phineas Taylor) Barnum Quotes

A collection of quotes by P. T. (Phineas Taylor) Barnum.

P. T. (Phineas Taylor) Barnum was an American showman and businessman born on July 5, 1810, in Bethel, Connecticut. He is best known for founding the famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, often called "The Greatest Show on Earth." Barnum was known for his eccentric personality and promotional skills, as well as his ability to draw crowds with unique and extraordinary attractions. He introduced the concept of the "freak show" as a form of entertainment, showcasing individuals with unusual physical characteristics. Barnum's legacy has left a profound impact on the world of entertainment. He passed away on April 7, 1891, in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Money is a terrible master but an excellent servant.

Money is a terrible master but an excellent servant.

P. T. (Phineas Taylor) Barnum

Money

Those who really desire to attain an independence, have only

Those who really desire to attain an independence, have only set their minds upon it, and adopt the proper means, as they do in regard to any other object which they wish to accomplish, and the thing is easily done.

P. T. (Phineas Taylor) Barnum

Desires

More persons, on the whole, are humbugged by believing in no

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

P. T. (Phineas Taylor) Barnum

Belief

P. T. (Phineas Taylor) Barnum

Legacy

If I was not a remarkably modest man, I should probably brag

If I was not a remarkably modest man, I should probably brag a little, and say that I had done what no American ever before accomplished by visiting the queen at her palace twice within eight days.

P. T. (Phineas Taylor) Barnum

Humility

I would rather hear the pleased laugh of a child over some f

I would rather hear the pleased laugh of a child over some feature of my exhibition than receive as I did the flattering compliments of the Prince of Wales.

P. T. (Phineas Taylor) Barnum

Flattery

Never attempt to catch a whale with a minnow.

Never attempt to catch a whale with a minnow.

P. T. (Phineas Taylor) Barnum

Publicity