P. T. Barnum Quotations

The truth is, the more kind and liberal a man is, the more generous will be the patronage bestowed upon him.

The wonders of the ages assembled for your edification, education and enjoyment - for a price.

Money-getters are the benefactors of our race. To them ... are we indebted for our institutions of learning, and of art, our academies, colleges and churches.

The orthodox faith painted God as a revengeful being, and yet people talk about loving such a being.

There is no greater picture than that of 10,000 smiling children. No brighter music than their clear-ringing laughter. That I, with my small amusements, have created such precious art is my life's proudest achievement.

I am prouder of my title 'The Children's Friend' than if I were to be called 'The King of the World'.

How were the receipts today in Madison Square Garden ?

Without publicity a terrible thing happens: nothing.

He who is without a newspaper is cut off from his species.

You know I had rather be laughed at than not to be noticed at all…