The Richest Man in Babylon
A source page for quotes linked to George S. Clason.
“We are weary of being without gold in the midst of plenty. We wish to become men of means.”
“Remember, work, well done, does good to the man who does it. It makes him a better man.”
“I found the road to wealth when I decided that a part of all I earned was mine to keep.”
“Wealth that comes quickly, goeth the same way.”
“We are more apt to change our minds when right than wrong.”
“Without wisdom, gold is quickly lost by those who have it.”
“Seek advice from those who are competent through their own experience and success to give it.”
“Luck has a peculiar habit of favoring those who do not depend on it.”
“It was apparent that no one could do for the scribe what the scribe had done for himself.”
“Opportunity is a haughty goddess who wastes no time with those who are unprepared. a”
“Our acts can be no wiser than our thoughts.”
“It costs nothing to ask wise advice from a good friend.”
“The reason why we have never found measure of wealth. We never sought it.”
“Advice is one thing that is freely given away, but watch that you only take what is worth having.”
“Will power is but the unflinching purpose to carry the task you set for yourself to fulfillment.”
“Wealth is power. With wealth many things are possible.”
“Men of action are favored by the Goddess of luck.”
“Where the determination is, the way can be found.”
“Money is plentiful for those who understand the simple laws which govern its acquisition.”
“...good luck waits to come to that man who accepts opportunity.”
“Deride not what I say because of its simplicity. Truth is always simple.”
“In those things toward which we exerted our best endeavors we succeeded.”
“As for time, all men have it in abundance.”
“Preceding accomplishment must be desire. Thy desires must be strong and definite.”
“Wealth, like a tree, grows from a tiny seed.”
“A lean purse is easier to cure than to endure.”