No one can possibly achieve any real and lasting success or "get rich" in business by being a conformist.

J. Paul Getty

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Topic

Thinking for oneself Conformity Taking risks Business

Author

J. Paul Getty

Source

How to Be Rich

Language

English

Time

1965 1950s 20th century

Occupation

Industrialist Entrepreneur Businessperson

From

United States

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Getty, J. Paul. How to Be Rich. Playboy P, 1965

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Another quote from the 1950s

Not all those who wander are lost.

J.R.R. Tolkien

The Fellowship of the Ring

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Topic
Wandering Exploration Taking one's time
Speaker
Gandalf

Author

J.R.R. Tolkien
Source
The Fellowship of the Ring The Lord of the Rings
Medium
Novel
Genre
Fantasy
Statement Type
Proverbs, aphorisms and adages Metaphor, analogy and simile
Language
English
Time
1954 1950s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Tolkien, J. R. R. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. George Allen & Unwin, 1954, ch. 10.

Another quote about Taking risks

You have deeply ventured;
But all must do so who would greatly win.

Lord Byron

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Topic
Taking risks Risk vs. reward Risk

Author

Lord Byron
Source
Marino Faliero, Doge of Venice
Medium
Play
Genre
Tragic play
Language
English
Time
1821 1820s 19th century
Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

Lord Byron. Marino Faliero. 1821, act 1, sc. 2.

Current Citation

Lord Byron. Marino Faliero, Doge of Venice. British Library, Historical Print Editions, 2011, act 1, sc. 2.