Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page J. Paul Getty Quote “The meek shall inherit the earth, but not its mineral rights.” ~ J. Paul Getty Oil magnate, billionaire Property , Republic , Rights , Sovereignty Ratings and Comments Reply Sam, Frisco City, Alabama 8/24/07 Greed. Reply E Archer, NYC 8/24/07 An old British tactic -- you own only the grass, not the land. Reply Mike, Norwalk 8/24/07 A great comedy relief if it wasn't so sad. Reply biff, portland 11/22/07 even the Lord has sense of humor! :) SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This J. Paul Getty quote is found in these categories: Property quotes Republic quotes Rights quotes Sovereignty quotes About J. Paul Getty Bio of J. Paul Getty Quotations by J. Paul Getty Books by/about J. Paul Getty J. Paul Getty videos J. Paul Getty on Wikipedia Astrological chart for J. Paul Getty