it is the eyes of others and not our own eyes which ruin us… - P. T. Barnum

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it is the eyes of others and not our own eyes which ruin us. If all the world were blind except myself I should not care for fine clothes or furniture.

P. T. Barnum

The Art of Money Getting; Or, Golden Rules for Making Money · December 18, 2012 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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Phineas Taylor Barnum (5 July 1810 – 7 April 1891) was an American showman who is remembered for founding the circus that eventually became Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. He is also known for his entertaining hoaxes.

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Birth Name: Phineas Taylor Barnum.

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