PT Barnum said there was a sucker born every minute. !!!!!
Originally Posted by themystic
(Historically) attributed to him, yes, however there was no evidence (even during Barnum's lengthy career) he actually ever said that.
The famous showman was known to be a savvy businessman and (according to Barnum's biographer, Arthur Saxon) "was simply not the type of person who would disparage his patrons".
Especially for one who is (also) famously known for this quote: "The noblest art is that of making others happy".
Of course, on the other hand, that one could be attributed to one of mankind's very first providers...