P.T. Barnum:

The bigger the humbug, the better the show.

— P.T. Barnum Contemporary

Showman, circus, hoaxes

Reported cynical observation about public taste

1860s-1880s (approx)

Verification

Unverifiable

Found in 1 providers: grok

Cross Reference

1 source

"Money is a terrible master but an excellent servant."

"The public likes to be gulled."

"Laughter is the best medicine."

"And in what business is there not humbug?"

"The public is always ready to pay for a good show."

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