7 Best George S. Clason Quotes

“A part of all you earn is yours to keep. It should be not less than one-tenth no matter how little you earn.”

Arkad, the richest man in Babylon, advises his friends on the first step to wealth accumulation.

“Gold cometh gladly and in increasing quantity to any man who will put by not less than one-tenth of his earnings to create an estate for his future and that of his family.”

The First Law of Gold, explaining how wealth begins to accumulate through consistent saving.

“Gold clingeth to the protection of the cautious owner who invests it under the advice of men wise in its handling.”

The Third Law of Gold, highlighting the need for careful investment and seeking expert advice.

“Gold fleeth the man who would force it to impossible earnings or who followeth the alluring advice of tricksters and schemers or who trusts it to his own inexperience and romantic desires in investment.”

The Fifth Law of Gold, warning against greed, get-rich-quick schemes, and impulsive, uninformed investments.

“The man who can pay his debts is of more credit than the man who has none.”

Dabasir, the camel trader, reflects on the importance of integrity and fulfilling one's financial obligations.

“Opportunity is a haughty goddess who wastes no time with those who are unprepared.”

Arkad explains that good luck and opportunities are often a result of preparation and readiness to act.

“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.”

Arkad explains the power of compounding and starting small with savings.