30 Powerful Quotes from the Book

28 Powerful Quotes from the BookThe Richest Man In Babylon

IntroductionOnly few books exist that provides practical yet simple means of acquiring wealth as this book, The Richest Man in Babylon.Presented in a story like manner, its easy to understand writing style makes it simple to draw out inspirations.I have picked out 30 quotes which have the power to transform whoever reads or hears them.Some important notesI made sure the speaker of each quote is mentioned while also attaching page number for easy referencing .Quotes spoken in archaic language have been paraphrased into a more contemporary form.In preserving the original meaning of each quotes, special care was adopted in paraphrasing speakers direct words.ENJOY!# 1. A fat purse quickly empties if there be no golden stream to refill it - Kobbi, pg 6.

# 2. There are two kinds of learnings, the first are the things we learn and know, while the second are trainings that teach us how to find the things we do not know Arkad, page 12# 3. The thoughts of youth are like the dazzling lights of meteors in the sky, but the wisdom of the aged is like the constancy of the stars such that sailors can depend on them to steer their course Algamish, pg 13.

# 4. A part of all you earn is yours to keep, itshouldnt be less than a tenth no materhow little you earn Algamish, pg 14.# 5. Wealth, like a tree, grows from a tiny seed. The first copper you save is the seed from which your tree of wealth shall grow Algamish, pg 14.

# 6. Opportunity is a haughty goddess who wastes no time with the unprepared Arkad, pg 18.

# 6. Will power is but the unflinching purpose to carry a task you set for yourself to fufilment Arkad, pg 18.

# 7. Wealth grows wherever men exert energy Arkad, pg 19.

# 8. What we all call our necessary expenses will always grow to equal our incomes unless we protest to the contrary Arkad, pg29 # 9. Just as weeds grow wherever the farmer leaves space for their roots, even so does desire grow in men whenever there is possibility of it being gratified Arkad, pg 29.

# 10. It is the income one builds, the golden stream that continually flows into ones purse that makes the purse alive Arkad, pg 32.# 11. Before you loan any man a thing, assure yourself of his ability to pay and his reputation for doing so, so you dont make a gift of your hard earned money Arkad, pg 34.

# 12. Before you entrust you investments into any field, acquaint yourself with the dangers which may befall your principal Arkad, pg 34.# 13. Preceding accomplishments must be desires. These desires must be strong and definite. Outlandish desires defeats purpose Arkad, pg 40.

# 14. In tilling the soil, in honest trading, in all of mans occupation, there is opportunity to make profit upon his efforts and his transactions Arkad, pg 47 # 15. Opportunity waits for no man. Today it is here; soon it is gone. Therefore, delay not father to one of Arkads students, pg 51.

# 16. Good luck waits to come to the man who accepts opportunity One of Arkads students, pg 52 # 17. Always make payment whenever you are convinced your bargain is wise Saddle maker, pg 55.

# 18. Give a man a choice of gold or wisdom, he will most likely go for gold. The next day, he begins to wail because he has no more gold Kalabab, pg 59.# 19. Our wise acts accompany us through life to please and to help us. So also do our unwise acts, it follows to plague and torment us Kalabab, pg 72.

#20. In the strength of your own desires is a magic power. Guide that power with your knowledge of the five laws of gold and you shall share the treasures of Babylon Kalabab, pg 73.# 21. If you desire to help a friend, do it in such a way that you dont end up carrying his burdens upon your head Mathon, pg 78.

# 22. The safest loans are the ones given to those whose possessions are of more value than what they seek Mathon, pg 79.# 23. Do not lend your money to a man in deep emotional throes Mathon, pg 80.

# 24. The hungrier one becomes, the clearer ones mind becomes also the more sensitive one becomes to the odour of food Tarkad, pg 94.# 25. Just as water finds its own level, the soul of a free man makes him honourable and respected in his city. The soul of a slave brings him down to penury Sira, pg 99.

# 26. The soul of a free man looks at life as a series of problems to be solved and solves them while the soul of a slave continually whines about his misfortunes Dabasir, pg 104.# 27. Where the determination is, the way can be found Dabasir, pg 104.

# 28. Work, well-done, does good to the man who does it. It makes him a better man Megiddo, pg 126.About the BookThe Richest Man in Babylon was written by George S. Clason. This 144 paged book is probably the simplest book on earth on wealth creation. The book takes us back thousands of years into the fertile lands of Babylon where we discover how men acquired simple principles for success and amassing wealth. Their secrets, discovered in clay tablets and later transformed into this book gives us a glimpse into the lives of Babylons richest minds.

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