Quotes by J. Paul Getty

Explore a curated collection of 23 quotes by J. Paul Getty. Discover timeless wisdom, insightful thoughts, and memorable words that have inspired readers around the world. Browse through the gallery below and click on any quote to read more.

There is obviously something wrong with our educational system. It is not beyond the realm of possibility that there mig — J. Paul Getty
There are one hundred men seeking security to one able man who is willing to risk his fortune. — J. Paul Getty
My formula for success is rise early work late and strike oil. — J. Paul Getty
The meek shall inherit the Earth, but not its mineral rights. — 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
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 — J. Paul Getty
A hatred of failure has always been part of my nature. — J. Paul Getty
My love of fine art increased - the more of it I saw, the more of it I wanted to see. — J. Paul Getty
Formula for success: rise early, work hard, strike oil. — J. Paul Getty
Going to work for a large company is like getting on a train. Are you going sixty miles an hour or is the train going si — J. Paul Getty
In Japan, I was immensely impressed by the politeness, industrious nature and conscientiousness of the Japanese people. — J. Paul Getty
In times of rapid change, experience could be your worst enemy. — J. Paul Getty
The employer generally gets the employees he deserves. — J. Paul Getty
Money is like manure. You have to spread it around or it smells. — J. Paul Getty
A marriage contract to me is as binding as any in business, and I have always believed in sticking to an agreement. — J. Paul Getty
I have never been given to envy - save for the envy I feel toward those people who have the ability to make a marriage w — J. Paul Getty
The beauty one can find in art is one of the pitifully few real and lasting products of human endeavor. — J. Paul Getty
During the 1950s, Aristotle Onassis and I formed what grew to be a close friendship and association in several business — J. Paul Getty
If you can actually count your money, then you're not a rich man. — J. Paul Getty