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The Richest Man in Babylon Paperback – January 1, 2002

by George S. Clason (Author), Suze Orman (Introduction)
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Beloved by millions, George S. Clason’s classic business book reveals the financial principles that hold the key to personal wealth—now with a new introduction by Suze Orman.
 
THE SUCCESS SECRETS OF THE ANCIENTS—AN ASSURED ROAD TO HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY
 
Countless readers have been helped by the famous “Babylonian parables,” hailed as the greatest of all inspirational works on the subject of thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth. In language as simple as that found in the Bible, these fascinating and informative stories set you on a sure path to prosperity and its accompanying joys. Acclaimed as a modern-day classic, this celebrated bestseller offers an understanding of—and a solution to—your personal financial problems that will guide you through a lifetime.

This is the business book that holds the secrets to keeping your money—and making more. May they prove for you, as they have proven for millions of others, a sure key to gratifying financial progress.
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“What can a book written in the 1920s tell modern investors about their finances? A whole lot if it's George Clason's delightful set of parables that explain the basics of money. This is a great gift for a graduate or anyone who seems baffled by the world of finance and a wonderful, refreshing read for even the most experienced investor.”—Los Angeles Times

“I first read The Richest Man in Babylon many years ago. Its philosophy worked for me then, and it will work now for anyone with the good sense to stick to it. I think it ought to be read by every young man or woman with ambition to make something of life.”—Chicago Daily News

“Recently, several readers asked me for recommendations on books that introduce teenagers—and even pre-teens—to investing... My favorite, and one that I always mention, is The Richest Man in Babylon. Though published nearly 90 years ago, the financial advice dispensed by author George S. Clason will always be relevant to a new generation of readers. Set in ancient Babylon, the characters learn simple lessons about money and investing throughout the collection of short stories.”—Chicago Tribune

“Full of time-tested advice on saving and investing.”—The Washington Post

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George Samuel Clason was born in Louisiana, Missouri, on November 7th, 1874. He attended the University of Nebraska and served in the United States Army during the Spanish-American War. A successful businessman, he founded the Clason Map Company of Denver, Colorado and published the first road atlas of the United States and Canada. In 1926, he issued the first of a famous series of pamphlets on thrift and financial success, using parables set in ancient Babylon to make each of his points. These were distributed in large quantities by banks and insurance companies and became familiar to millions, the most famous being “The Richest Man in Babylon,” the parable from which the present volume takes its title. These “Babylonian parables” have become a modern inspirational classic.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley (January 1, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0451205367
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0451205360
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1050L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.19 x 0.59 x 7.5 inches
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    George Samuel Clason (November 7, 1874 – April 7, 1957 ), also known as George S. Clason, was born in Louisiana, Missouri, and died in Napa, California.

    During his eighty two years he was a soldier, businessman and writer. He served in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War.

    Clason started two companies, the Clason Map Company of Denver Colorado and the Clason Publishing Company. The Clason Map Company was the first to publish a road atlas of the United States and Canada, and did not survive the Great Depression.

    George Clason is best known for writing a series of informational pamphlets about being thrifty and how to achieve financial success. He started writing the pamphlets in 1926, using parables that were set in ancient Babylon. Banks and insurance companies began to distribute the parables, and the most famous ones were compiled into the book The Richest Man in Babylon. Clason's book "Gold Ahead" was renamed as The Richest Man in Babylon. Clason was married twice, the first time to Ida Ann Venable and the second to Anna Burt.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless Financial Wisdom: Exploring 'The Richest Man in Babylon'
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The Richest Man in Babylon" is an absolute gem of a book that imparts timeless financial wisdom in a captivating and relatable manner. George S. Clason's storytelling takes you on a journey to the ancient city of Babylon, where simple yet profound financial principles come to life.
This book is a masterpiece in teaching the art of managing money, showcasing principles like saving a portion of your income, investing wisely, and living within your means. Through relatable parables and anecdotes, Clason delivers valuable lessons that remain as relevant today as they were when the book was written.
What sets this book apart is its ability to simplify complex financial concepts. The storytelling format makes it engaging and easy to understand, even for those who are new to financial literacy. As you follow the characters' journeys to financial success, you'll find yourself not only entertained but also inspired to apply the lessons to your own life.
"The Richest Man in Babylon" doesn't just provide financial advice; it presents a philosophy for building wealth and achieving financial security. It encourages a mindset shift towards responsibility and disciplined financial habits, making it an essential read for anyone looking to take control of their finances and build a prosperous future. Whether you're a seasoned investor or someone just starting to explore personal finance, this book offers a treasure trove of wisdom that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome read@
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I like that this book was short,but
very informative! I would recommend this book to any and everyone who is looking to be free from debt and interested in building generational wealth.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great sensible book
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This book will test your vocabulary. It's an oldie but a goodie and I'm privileged to be able to have received it. Great gift 🎁
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Kanisorn Sutham
4.0 out of 5 stars good fundamental of basic money management
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2023
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I'd say this book is recommended for every teenager, practice a habits that this book teach you.

I love every part of this book and also, this book includes many amazing stories related to money. You can't directly relate that much with the content, but indirectly you can. For example, money lender can be invest on stock markets or funds too.

One thing I don't comfortable with is the wording is really old style. And it is hard to understand the sentence as I am not native English speaker.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lessons
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Awesome book and contains great lessons.
It's a great read. I have learnt more about the old city of Babylon.
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5.0 out of 5 stars however it wasn't always like that. The city of Babylon is a clear ...
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The richest man in Babylon

When we speak of history, Babylon is a city that we associate with much wealth and prosperity, however it wasn't always like that. The city of Babylon is a clear example of mans ability to achieve much even though they had little at their disposal.
Babylon had only two natural resources, fertile soil and river water , through this and the wisdom they possessed, they were able to build one of the greatest cities ever. They engineered dams which allowed the water to flow onto the fertile soil, encouraging the growth of crops in abundance. It is believed the trading of these crops was the stepping stone for their wealth and splendor.
Unlike other well known cities in history, Babylon was that which did not require the use of raiding to increase their profits, though it happened it wasn't incidental to their success as many of their battles were on the defense against opposing forces who aimed to overcome this great city. Their defenses, the sky scraping walls they built, also considered as great as the pyramids of Egypt, were crucial in their survival, and is claimed as one of the seven wonders of the world.
It is believed that the Babylonians were ahead of their time, they were skilled arts man, painters, weavers, jewelers etc, they were clever financiers and traders.
Babylon though constantly besieged was never overthrown or entered by outside forces until 540 years before Christ's birth. However it wasn't because the opposing army penetrated the impregnable walls.
The king at the time was advised to go forth to meet the oncoming army, in doing so, he was unfortunately defeated leaving the city open and unguarded.
The city never achieved the greatness it once possessed and over time it became a desolate waste.
Nonetheless though the city is no more. the wisdom of the Babylonians lives on, and we all can learn a great deal from the great city of Babylon.

The book starts off with a man who desired gold, like every other human being we all want to be better and live better, to accumulate items we like and to bless ourselves with gifts. Bansir a chariot builder was discouraged at his lack of fortune, every day he did the same thing and barely got by, while others were living life ecstatically. He wanted more, and he observed the only way to increase his monetary value was to ask his good friend who done what he wanted to achieve and go where he wanted to go.
"It costs nothing to ask wise advice from a good friend"
"Thou makes me to realize the reason why we never found any measure of wealth. We never sought it."

The book continues to the advice of the good friend and how he achieved his wealth and greatness and how he became the richest man in Babylon. Likewise, The richest man in Babylon, wasn't handed a silver spoon neither was he a prince with an inheritance. He as well, had to ask one more well off than him how to obtain richest and gold for himself. The grand advice he received was "a part of all you earn is yours to keep."
From this the richest man in Babylon understood that he must pay himself first. From everything that he earned, one tenth was his to save, or more based on what he could afford. For "wealth, like a tree, grows from a tiny seed."

The rich man than went on to include what else he had learned from his mentor, the seven cures for a lean purse. (Empty purse)
They are:

1.) Start they purse to fattening: which is to put aside a tenth of what you earned, over time it will accumulate.

2.) Control thy expenditures: carefully consider what is necessary and what isn't. Don't throw your coin to what which isn't required.

3.) Make they gold multiply: look for ways to get your gold to work for you, investments.

4.) Guard thy treasure from loss: this ties in with number 2, to be careful with where we spend our money. We shouldn't be rash with spending or intrigued by get rich quick schemes.

5.) Own they own home, Make of thy dwelling a profitable investment: invest in obtaining thine own land. You can't fully enjoy life unless you have something you can call your own.

6.) Insure a future income: "save for a rainy day" comes to mind with this. We don't know what the future holds, therefore we must save accordingly for a day that comes upon us unexpectedly.

7.) Increase thy ability to earn: "the more of wisdom we know, the more we may earn." Increase your knowledge to better hell yourself. "The man who seeks to learn more of his craft shall be richly rewarded." The more you learn the more you earn.

These methods for creating wealth were in the first half of the book. The author continues to include key knowledgeable concepts within the pages, from topics to "good luck" and "working for others", there's so much one can learn. The points are fundamental and simple but without a doubt are crucial. I've begun to adapt some methods and can see the effect it will have in the future.

This book isn't complicated or brain wrecking, it's simplified tremendously but the impact regardless is grand. It also goes into detail concerning the seven cures for a lean purse and many other economical situations. Most would do universities courses in economics but this read i feel is a basis for any monetary exchanges and management. This isn't just advice for the well off but for those who have little to nothing. Like the chariot builder, and the richest man in Babylon, these individuals had nothing but they made it into something.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Life lesson book
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024
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This a great book for any age. Great stories and more importantly will teach children the value of income and how to increase it. I bought this copy so i can have my children read it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
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Very informative!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Short and mighty
Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2024
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Great short read packed with loads of great insights and knowledge 📖👍🏻
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Achiles
5.0 out of 5 stars Ótimo livro, conteúdo bem simples mas fundamental sobre finanças.
Reviewed in Brazil on September 7, 2021
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Excelente livro sobre disciplina e persistência com foco em acúmulo patrimonial e liberdade financeira. Linguagem antiga que atrasa um pouco a interpretação, mas totalmente aplicado à realidade atual.
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Guilherme
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in Spain on April 19, 2024
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If you're just now getting interested in financial literacy, this one is for you! Very interesting story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting read
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5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless Wisdom, Timeless Elegance: The Richest Man in Babylon Deluxe Edition Review
Reviewed in India on April 1, 2024
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The Richest Man in Babylon Deluxe Hardbound Edition by George S. Clason is not just a book; it's a timeless guide to financial wisdom and success. This hardbound edition elevates the reading experience with its sturdy construction and elegant design, making it a prized addition to any bookshelf or coffee table.As for the content, Clason's insights into wealth accumulation and financial management are as relevant today as they were when first published. Through parables set in ancient Babylon, he imparts timeless principles of personal finance, such as living below your means, investing wisely, and cultivating the discipline of saving. Each lesson is conveyed in a straightforward and engaging manner, making it accessible to readers of all backgrounds and levels of financial literacy.The quality of the book itself reflects the enduring value of the lessons within. With its durable hardcover and crisp, clear printing, this deluxe edition ensures that Clason's wisdom can be passed down through generations. Whether you're seeking to improve your financial situation or simply appreciate the art of storytelling, The Richest Man in Babylon Deluxe Hardbound Edition is a treasure worth investing in.
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