J. Paul Getty

Quotes

• “In some respects, a society in which the members reach a universal level in which they are anonymous drones by choice is...”
• “There is, however, hope for any person who wants to remain an individual. He can assert himself and refuse to conform. H...”
• “There is obviously something wrong with our educational system. It is not beyond the realm of possibility that there mig...”
• “The majority is by no means omniscient just because it is the majority. In fact, I've found that the line which divides ...”
• “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...”
• “The man who comes up with a means for doing or producing almost anything better, faster or more economically has his fut...”
• “It has always been my contention that an individual who can be relied upon to be himself and to be honest unto himself c...”
• “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...”
• “In Japan, I was immensely impressed by the politeness, industrious nature and conscientiousness of the Japanese people.”
• “A marriage contract to me is as binding as any in business, and I have always believed in sticking to an agreement.”
• “The conformist is not born. He is made. I believe the brainwashing process begins in the schools and colleges.”
• “If you can actually count your money, then you're not a rich man.”
• “My formula for success is rise early work late and strike oil.”
• “Money is like manure. You have to spread it around or it smells.”
• “In times of rapid change, experience could be your worst enemy.”
• “If you can count your money, you don't have a billion dollars.”
• “The meek shall inherit the Earth, but not its mineral rights.”
• “A hatred of failure has always been part of my nature.”
• “The employer generally gets the employees he deserves.”
• “How does one measure the success of a museum?”
• “I buy when other people are selling.”