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Men of means look at making money as a game which they love to play.
J. Paul Getty
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J. Paul Getty
Age: 83 †
Born: 1892
Born: December 15
Died: 1976
Died: January 1
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Jay Paul Getty
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I find all this money a considerable burden.
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Getting results through people is a skill that cannot be learned in the classroom.
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In my opinion, an individual without any love of the arts cannot be considered completely civilized.
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I would rather receive one percent of the income of 100 men, than 100% of the income of one man.
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The employer generally gets the employees he deserves.
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My father said, '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'.
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The key to wealth is to learn how to make money while you sleep
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Oil is like a wild animal. Whoever captures it has it.
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Formula for success: rise early, work hard, strike oil.
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A lasting relationship with a woman is only possible if you are a business failure.
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I'd rather have 1% of the effort of 100 men than 100% of my own effort.
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If you get up early, work late, and pay your taxes, you will get ahead -- if you strike oil.
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Age doesn't matter, unless you are cheese.
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