J. Paul Getty

In business, as in politics, it is never easy to go against the beliefs and attitudes held by the majority. The businessman…

— J. Paul Getty

If you can count your money, you don't have a billion dollars.

— J. Paul Getty

...The beauty one can find in art is one of the pitifully few real and lasting products of human endeavour. The beauty…

— J. Paul Getty

I buy when other people are selling.

— J. Paul Getty

If you owe the bank $100 that's your problem. If you owe the bank $100 million, that's the bank's problem.

— J. Paul Getty

Patience; this is the greatest business asset. Wait for the right time to make your moves.

— J. Paul Getty

Money isn't everything but it sure keeps you in touch with your children.

— J. Paul Getty

If you get up early, work late, and pay your taxes, you will get ahead -- if you strike oil.

— J. Paul Getty

Once you have made it, you will understand that any business is limited in the challenges it offers. You will want and…

— J. Paul Getty

The #1 guideline to success is you must be in business for yourself. When you work for someone else, you sell your…

— J. Paul Getty

The meek shall inherit the Earth, but not its mineral rights.

— J. Paul Getty

The employer generally gets the employees he deserves.

— J. Paul Getty

In times of rapid change, experience could be your worst enemy.

— J. Paul Getty

I would rather receive one percent of the income of 100 men, than 100% of the income of one man.

— J. Paul Getty

Money is like manure, you don't have to spread it around, you can just sell it to Potash Corp as fertilizer.

— J. Paul Getty

You must not only learn to live with tension, you must seek it out. You must learn to thrive on stress.

— J. Paul Getty

A man can fail, but he isn't a failure until he blames someone else.

— J. Paul Getty

If you look after the pennies, the dollars will look after themselves.

— J. Paul Getty

To build wealth today, you must be in your own business.

— J. Paul Getty

The individual who wants to reach the top in business must appreciate the might and force of habit. He must be quick…

— J. Paul Getty

My father said, 'You must never try to make all the money that's in a deal. Let the other fellow make some…

— J. Paul Getty

People who don't respect money don't have any.

— J. Paul Getty

I'd rather have 1% of the effort of 100 men than 100% of my own effort.

— J. Paul Getty

You must take risks, both with your own money or with borrowed money. Risk taking is essential to business growth.

— J. Paul Getty

I have no complex about wealth. I have worked very hard for my money; producing things people need.

— J. Paul Getty