John paul getty sayings

John Paul Getty, an American industrialist and founder of the Getty Oil Company, was known for his wealth and business acumen. Here are some of his famous sayings:

1. "The meek shall inherit the earth, but not its mineral rights."

2. "Buy when everyone else is selling and hold until everyone else is buying. That’s not just a catchy slogan. It’s the very essence of successful investing."

3. "Formula for success: rise early, work hard, strike oil."

4. "Money is like manure. You have to spread it around or it smells."

5. "The key to success is to risk thinking unconventional thoughts. Convention is the enemy of progress."

6. "I hate to be a failure. I hate and regret the failure of my marriages. I would gladly give all my millions for just one lasting marital success."

7. "The employer generally gets the employees he deserves."

8. "You must never try to make all the money that's in a deal. Let the other fellow make some money too, because if you have a reputation for always making all the money, you won't have many deals."

9. "The individual who wants to reach the top in business must appreciate the might and force of habit. He must be quick to break those habits that can break him—and hasten to adopt those practices that will become the habits that help him achieve the success he desires."

10. "My formula for success is rise early, work late, and strike oil."

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