Summary: The Richest Man in Babylon George S. Clason

Money represents success only through its ability to provide freedom to do things

There are two kinds of learning that are useful to anyone seeking to generate wealth - learning about specific subjects and learning how to find out what is not commonly known about any topic. Both kinds of learning are useful and valuable.

Money represents success only through its ability to provide freedom to do things. It is not an end in and of itself - only a means to an end. The possession of sufficient amounts of capital makes possible the enjoyment of the very best services and goods the world has to offer.

Good luck comes to the person who accepts opportunity.

Good luck comes to the person who accepts opportunity.

Another key principle is to make the children of your savings also work for you.

The key principle at the very foundation of any program designed to generate wealth is at least one-tenth of all that a person earns is theirs to keep.

Arkad has an income that constantly keeps his purse full, no matter how liberally he spends.’’