J Paul Getty

“The meek shall inherit the earth — but not its mineral rights.”

“If you can actually count your money, then you are not really a rich man.”

“Formula for success: rise early, work hard, strike oil.”

“Buy when everyone else is selling.”

“In times of crisis, assets are mispriced.”

“Opportunity comes disguised as risk.”

“Watch the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves.”

“Money is made by controlling costs.”

“Extravagance is the enemy of endurance.”

“I would rather earn 1% of the efforts of 100 people than 100% of my own.”

“The individual who knows how to own will always outrun the one who only earns.”

“Success comes from patience, persistence, and perspiration.”

“The ability to wait is the rarest skill in business.”

“Time favors the prepared mind.”