J. Paul Getty

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.

J. Paul Getty

To succeed in business, to reach the top, an individual must know all it is possible to know about that business.

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

A sense of thrift is essential to success in business. The businessman must discipline himself to practice economy whenever possible, in his personal life as well as his business affairs.

J. Paul Getty

Age doesn’t matter, unless you are cheese.

J. Paul Getty

Before marriage, many couples are very much like people rushing to catch an airplane; once aboard, they turn into passengers. They just sit there.

J. Paul Getty

I buy when other people are selling.

J. Paul Getty

I was brought up in an era when thrift was still considered a virtue.

J. Paul Getty

I’ve never been one to bet on the weather.

J. Paul Getty

If you can actually count your money, then you’re not a rich man.

J. Paul Getty