Who said “Every day I get up and look through the Forbes list of the richest people in America. If…”?

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It's credited to Robert Orben, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

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“Every day I get up and look through the Forbes list of the richest people in America. If I'm not there, I go to work.”
DisputedNo reliable early source found for Robert Orben. · evidenceWealth

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APA

“Every day I get up and look through the Forbes list of the richest people in America. If I'm not there, I go to work.” [Quotation attributed to Robert Orben]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/40331-every-day-i-get-up-and-look-through/

MLA

“Every day I get up and look through the Forbes list of the richest people in America. If I'm not there, I go to work.” Attributed to Robert Orben. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/40331-every-day-i-get-up-and-look-through/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“Every day I get up and look through the Forbes list of the richest people in America. If I'm not there, I go to work.” Attributed to Robert Orben. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/40331-every-day-i-get-up-and-look-through/.