The art of money getting

The showman P. T. Barnum made and lost fortunes, then told exactly how it is done. His golden rules on saving, spending, choosing the right work, and staying honest are blunt, funny, and still true. He warns against the small leaks that sink great ships and champions patience over luck. From the greatest promoter of his age comes the plain arithmetic of getting on in the world, with a wink on every page.