The public loves a good fraud, if it's a good fraud.
Showman, circus, hoaxes
Reported statement, highlighting his understanding of public's perverse enjoyment of being 'humbugged'
c. 1860s-1880s
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"The road to wealth is open to all."
Controversial"Need I explain to my own beloved countrymen that there is humbug in politics? Does anybody go into a political campaign without it?"
Humorous"I don't believe in humbug; I believe in advertising."
Strange & Unusual"The great art of money-getting consists in knowing how to attract the public by some novel and original device."
Strange & Unusual"The best way to get rich is to be honest."
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