Paul Getty Quotes
A collection of quotes by Paul Getty.
Paul Getty was an American industrialist and philanthropist who was born on December 15, 1892, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was the founder of the Getty Oil Company, one of the largest oil companies in the world during his time. Getty began his career by investing in oil wells, and through his business acumen and strategic acquisitions, he expanded his empire and became one of the wealthiest individuals in the world.
Getty's success in the oil industry allowed him to amass a vast fortune, and he became known for his lavish lifestyle. However, he also developed a passion for art and began collecting antiquities, paintings, and sculptures from various civilizations across the globe. His extensive collection led to the establishment of the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, California, which he established to share his love of art with the public.
Despite his immense wealth, Getty was known for his frugality and reluctance to spend money, which earned him the nickname "the richest man in the world with a payphone in his house." He had a rather complex personal life, having been married and divorced five times, and he fathered five children.
Paul Getty passed away on June 6, 1976, in England, leaving behind a legacy not only as an influential businessman but also as a notable art collector and philanthropist.
