J. Paul Getty

Oil is like a wild animal. Whoever captures it has it.

J. Paul Getty

The meek shall inherit the Earth, but not its mineral rights.

J. Paul Getty

The overwhelming majority of my rated wealth consists of investments in companies that produce goods and services.

J. Paul Getty

The roaring twenties were the period of that great American prosperity which was built on shaky foundations.

J. Paul Getty

There are always opportunities through which businessmen can profit handsomely if they will only recognize and seize them.

J. Paul Getty

There are one hundred men seeking security to one able man who is willing to risk his fortune.

J. Paul Getty

Wealth is only a benefit of the game of money. If you win, the money will be there.

J. Paul Getty

Whether we like it or not, men and women are not the same in nature, temperament, emotions and emotional responses.

J. Paul Getty

You cannot bring about prosperity without discouraging thrift.

J. Paul Getty

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.

J. Paul Getty