J. Paul Getty

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

“Money is like manure. You have to spread it around or it smells.”

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

“The number one rule of the rich is to stay rich.”

“Without the element of uncertainty, the launching of a new business would be just another routine.”

“No one can possibly achieve any real and lasting success or 'get rich' in business by being a conformist.”

“I buy when other people are selling.”

“A lasting relationship with a woman is only possible if you are a business failure.”

“I find all this money a considerable burden.”

“The meek shall inherit the earth, but not its mineral rights.”

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

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

“My formula for success is rise early, work late, and strike oil.”

“The man who comes home through the revolving door ahead of you is richer than you are.”