The Richest Man in Babylon

In tilling the soil, in honest trading, in all of man's occupations, there is opportunity to make a profit upon his efforts and his transactions.

The more of wisdom we know, the more we may earn. That man who seeks to learn more of his craft shall be richly rewarded.

Good luck can be enticed by accepting opportunity.

I found the road to wealth when I decided that a part of all I earned was mine to keep. It should be not less than a tenth, no matter how little you earn. It can be as much more as you can afford. Pay yourself first.

Budget thy expensesthat thou mayest have coins to pay for thy necessities, to pay for thy enjoyments, and to gratify thy worthwhile desires without spending more than nine-tenths of thy earnings.

Study thoughtfully thy accustomed habits of living. Herein may be most often found certain accepted expenses that may wisely be reduced or eliminated.

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. The sooner you plant that seed the sooner shall the tree grow. And the more faithfully you nourish and water that tree withconsistent savings, the sooner may you bask incontentmentbeneath its shade.

Consult with wise men. Secure their advice of those experienced in the profitable handling of gold. Let their wisdom protect thy treasure from unsafe investments.

Gold, indeed, is a willing worker. It is ever eager to multiply when opportunity presents itself.

Usurious rates of return are deceitful sirens that sing but to lure the unwary upon the rocks of loss and remorse.

Provide in advance for the needs of thy growing age and the protection of thy family.