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The Richest Man in Babylon Edited by CKOCOO.COM Go to www.ckocoo.com to obtain the original version and Chinese version of of this book. The Richest Man in Babylon George S. Clason The Richest Man in Babylon Edited by CKOCOO.COM Go to www.ckocoo.com to obtain the original version and Chinese version of of this book. Table of Contents Recognitions ................................................................................3 Introduction..................................................................................5 Chapter 1: The Man Who Desired Gold .......................................7 Chapter 2: The Richest Man In Babylon.......................................9 Chapter 3: Seven Cures For A Lean Purse ..................................12 Chapter 4: Meet The Goddess Of Good Luck.............................14 Chapter 5: The Five Laws Of Gold.............................................15 Chapter 6: The Gold Lender Of Babylon....................................17 Chapter 7: The Walls Of Babylon...............................................19 Chapter 8: The Camel Trader Of Babylon ..................................20 Chapter 9: The Clay Tablets From Babylon................................22 Chapter 10: The Luckiest Man In Babylon.................................23 Chinese Version中文版信息 .....................................................26 About CKOCOO.COM 关于中国思库网.................................27 The Richest Man in Babylon Edited by CKOCOO.COM Go to www.ckocoo.com to obtain the original version and Chinese version of of this book. ※ Recognitions※ 1. From Masters ●I often give this book out as a gift whenever a person younger than me asks for my advice on money. I always present this book to them saying if you read it and do as it says, it will work magic. It really contains excellent, time tested advice, and would make a good gift for someone in their early 20s who is on their own for the first time, and struggling. ——Napleon Hill 2. From Editors ●Million of readers have been helped by the famous "Babylonian Parables" . ●It is an excellent financial book. An inspirational guide to personal money problems which presents eleven ancient Babylonian tales revealing the way to financial success. ●This book holds all the secrets to acquiring money, keeping money, and making money earn more money. ●Book Description: The inspiring multi-million-copy bestselling classic. It′s been hailed as the greatest of all inspirational works on the subject of thrift and financial planning. This celebrated bestseller offers an understanding of-and a solution to-personal money problems. The original money-management favorite is still the best! 3. From Amazon.com ●I wish I had read this book when I was 20. This simple, easy to read book delivers a powerful message. When my Nephew graduated from college, I gave him a copy of this book. I hope he′s wise enough to read it and apply the lessons. ●This is NOT a book that you will want to read only once and put away, you will NEED to read this over and over until the ideas saturate both your conscious and subconscious minds and until the ideas become habits. Then you will achieve some real results. ●It contains powerful information , will teach you the philosophy of the wealthy. And how you can achieve great wealth in any economic condition. This Great book should be mandatory reading in schools. I submit that if it was, we would have a financially stronger America. ●Someone tried to GIVE me this book when I was 14 years old. Sadly, I didn’t have the sense to see how valuable this book was. It would be another 12 years before I finally sat down to read it. It drives me nuts to this day that I wasted those 12 years! ●Great, Timeless advice, Truly unique - this book is a gem! Buy it and read it over and over again, as I have! Then buy few more for your closest friends - they make great Birthday gifts. ●I wish I had read this when I was 18 instead of when I was 30. I read this several years ago The Richest Man in Babylon Edited by CKOCOO.COM Go to www.ckocoo.com to obtain the original version and Chinese version of of this book. and have been paying myself first ever since. I can′t wait to read this to my daughters as a bedtime story when they are old enough. ●I first heard about this book 17 years ago and have to admit, I hated it! I thought it was stupid, like feel good stuff that has no substance. But Mr. Rohns words of wisdom kept echoing in my mind. So I read it over and over until the principles were imbedded into my mind. Soon, after the fifth reading, the principles became habits for me. My wealth accumulated at a very rapid rate. I was no longer wasting money. ●A book is must reading for anyone who wants to achieve maximum financial success. Highly recommended. Read and use the principles in this book. It will make all the difference in the world. Great book that really works--if you use it. ●A book must read for all future and current wealth builders, I have personally met a dozen millionaires who attribute reading this book to creating wealth and financial independence. This book is easy enough and short enough to be read in one night. I recommend that you read it every night for a month until the ideas seep into your soul. ●This incredible book has been a best seller for over 8 decades. The Best of the Best in Books. I can′t say enough good things about this book. I love this book. I recommend this book to everyone of my friends and clients. ●When I discovered this book I realized for the first time that success can be planned. There are systems that can be put in place that will guide you financially towards success. This book is essential for everyone that is trying to get out of the mundane ness of living from paycheck to paycheck. ●Very pedagogical. The author organizes the book as if telling the legend of the richest man in Babylon. It makes the material more accessible. The principles outlines are good too. Of course, I won′t really know until later in my life， but they seem sensible and have had what I consider a good impact on my life. The Richest Man in Babylon Edited by CKOCOO.COM Go to www.ckocoo.com to obtain the original version and Chinese version of of this book. Introduction Ahead of you stretch your future like a road leading into the distance. Along that road are ambitions you wish to accomplish... righteous desires you wish to gratify. To bring your ambitions and desires to fulfillment, you must be successful with money. Use the financial principles made clear in the pages which follow. Let them guide you away from depravity to that happier life that possessing financial resources makes possible. Like the law of gravity, financial principles are universal and unchanging. May they prove for you, as they have proven for so many others, a sure key to a prosperous life. Please continue reading and enjoy this inspirational work.. Yours in abundance! John M. Murphy Babylon In the pages of history, there lives no city more glamorous than Babylon. Babylon is an outstanding example of man's ability to achieve great things, using whatever means are at his disposal. All of its riches were man-made. The exceptional rulers of Babylon live in history because of their wisdom, enterprise and justice. As a city, it no longer exists and the whole valley is an arid wasteland. No-one knew of its existence until archeologists made discoveries in their excavations. There are hundreds of thousands of clay tablets that have been recovered to enlighten us as to the advanced nature of the inhabitants. They have the first known astronomers, engineers, mathematicians, financiers and first written language. Know for its massive walls around the city, the city has fallen, never to rise again, but to it Money is the medium by which earthly success is measured. Money makes possible the enjoyment of the best the earth affords. Money is plentiful for those that understand the simple laws which govern it's acquisition. Money is governed by the same laws which controlled it when prosperous men thronged the streets of Babylon, six thousand years ago. The Richest Man in Babylon Edited by CKOCOO.COM Go to www.ckocoo.com to obtain the original version and Chinese version of of this book. civilization owes much. The wisdom of Babylon lives on... George Samuel Clason George Samuel Clason was born in Louisiana, Missouri, on November 7, 1874. He attended the University of Nebraska and served in the United States Army during the Spanish-American War. Beginning a long career in publishing, 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 in a series of pamphlets on thrift and financial success, using parables set in ancient Bablyon 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 Bablyon," the parable which has impacted the lives of millions of people. These "Babylonian Parables" have become a modern inspirational classic. The Richest Man in Babylon Edited by CKOCOO.COM Go to www.ckocoo.com to obtain the original version and Chinese version of of this book. Chapter 1: The Man Who Desired Gold “…he gazed sadly at his simple home and the open workshop in which stood a partially completed chariot. His wife frequently appeared at the door. Her furtive glances in his direction reminded him that the meal bag was almost empty and he should be at work.” Bansir, the chariot builder, was too engrossed in his own problem to be bothered by the noise of industry within the walls of Babylon. The city was a mix of grandeur and squalor – incredible displays of wealth and the direst poverty. Bansir could not understand why he worked so hard and was still numbered amongst the lowly. He was so caught up with his deliberations that he was not aware of his friend Kobbi walking towards him playing his lyre. Kobbi’s elaborate salute went unnoticed, much less his request for ‘two humble shekels’! “If I did have two shekels,” Bansir responded gloomily, “to no one could I lend them – not even to you, my best of friends; for they would be my fortune – my entire fortune. No one lends his entire fortune, not even to his best friends.” Shocked, Kobbi listened to Bansir recall his day dream. Bansir dreamt he was a man of means and enjoyed the glorious feeling of contentment and surplus gold flowing from his purse. “…so why should such pleasant feelings as it aroused turn thee into a glum statue on the wall?” said Kobbi. “Why indeed! Because when I awoke and remembered how empty was my purse, a feeling of rebellion swept over me.” Let us talk it over together… Recalling their days as young men, Bansir and Kobbi touched on their experiences with money. They had earned so much gold over the years but did not have anything to show for it. They both had hoped that one day, prosperity would be bestowed upon them! They were coming to the realization that such a blessing was not imminent, often planning and scheming that their families didn’t go hungry. Bansir’s dismal mood soon caught hold with Kobbi, both of them entirely miserable reaching their threshold and coming up with their best idea yet! Characters: Bansir – Chariot Builder Kobbi – Musician Arkad – The Richest Man In Babylon The Richest Man in Babylon Edited by CKOCOO.COM Go to www.ckocoo.com to obtain the original version and Chinese version of of this book. “We do not wish to go on year after year living slavish lives. Working working, working! Getting nowhere.” Might we not find out how others acquire gold and do as they do? Kobbi inquired. “Perhaps there is some secret we might learn if we but sought from those who knew," replied Bansir thoughtfully. They remembered a friend, Arkad, who they had schooled with who was `blessed with prosperify', and the city claimed to be `The Richest Man In Babylon'. They decided to consult Arkad. "Thou makest me realize the reason why we have never found any measure of wealth. We never sought it!" ..." In those things toward which we exerted our best endeavors we succeeded. It biddeth us to learn more that we may prosper more. With a new understanding we shall find more honorable ways to accomplish our desires." "Let us go to Arkad this very day", Bansir urged. Bansir and Kobbi proceeded to gather a group of boyhood friends who had need of the same guidance. The Richest Man in Babylon Edited by CKOCOO.COM Go to www.ckocoo.com to obtain the original version and Chinese version of of this book. Chapter 2: The Richest Man In Babylon Arkad was famed across the land for his great wealth, liberality, and generosity with family and charity. The group that Bansir and Kobbi had assembled opened up their discussion with some interesting perceptions about life. “Why then should a fickle fate single you out to enjoy all the good things of life and ignore us who are equally deserving?” “If you have not acquired more than a bare existence in the years since we were youths, it is because you have either failed to learn the laws that govern the building of wealth, or else you do not observe them. ‘Fickle fate’ is a vicious goddess who brings no permanent good to anyone…makes wanton spenders, who soon dissipate al they receive.” Easy money doesn’t stick around is what Arkad preaches. So true. Think of people close to you who have won lotteries and the like. The far majority are without today! Arkad was asked the obvious question about how he has acquired his fortune. He made an assessment from his early years that the things that brought happiness and contentment were magnified by the existence of wealth. “Wealth is power. With wealth many things are possible.” When he had this realization, he decided to claim his share of the good things of life because he would not be satisfied with the lot of a poor man. He determined the following; 1. He would have to immerse himself and study wealth accumulation. 2. Once learned, he would follow the laws and do it well. Arkad explained to the group that there were two types of learning. One was the things we learned and knew, the other the training that taught us how to find out what we don’t know. Arkad found employment as a scribe and labored for many months without anything to show for it. Characters: Arkad – The Richest Man In Babylon Bansir – Chariot Builder Kobbi – Musician Algamish – Wealthy man Agger – Shield maker Azmur – Brick maker The Richest Man in Babylon Edited by CKOCOO.COM Go to www.ckocoo.com to obtain the original version and Chinese version of of this book. One of Arkad’s clients, a wealthy man called Algamish, wanted a job done over night. Arkad in exchange for such prompt service requested Algamish to inform him as to how he may too become wealthy. The first piece of advice from Algamish - “I found the road to wealth when I decided that a part of all I earned was mine to keep.” The advice to save no less than a tenth of what Arkad earned was the start of a transformation. “Every gold piece that you save is a slave to work for you. Every copper it earns is its child that also can earn for you.” When Arkad met up with Algamish twelve months later, he had saved a tenth of his earnings but had given it to Azmur the Bricklayer to invest in rare jewels. This was where Algamish’s next piece of advice was to make a change for Arkad. “Every fool must learn,” he growled, “but why trust the knowledge of a Brick maker about jewels?” …“next time if you would have advice about jewels, go to the jewel merchant.” “Advice is one thing that is freely given away, but watch that you take only what is worth having.” The jewels the Brick maker bought were worthless and Arkad learnt the lesson. The habit to save was now fully entrenched so he quickly amassed more gold. After another twelve months, Algamish returned to meet with Arkad. Arkad reported that he had been loaning his savings to Agger the Shieldmaker who was paying interest on the borrowings. Some of his gold he was using for feasts and buying luxurious items. Algamish advised further; “You do eat the children of your savings.” “Then how do you expect them to work for you? And how can they have children that will also work for you? First get thee an army of golden slaves and then many a rich banquet may you enjoy without regret.” Another 24 months passes and Algamish compliments Arkad on his rigid adherence to his teachings. “Arkad,” he continued, “you have learned the lessons well. You first learned to live on less than you earn. Next you learned to seek advice from those who were competent…and. Lastly, you have learned to make gold work for you.” Arkad had learned how to acquire money, how to keep it and how to use it. Algamish made Arkad an offer he couldn’t refuse – to work with him and share in his estate. One of the group Arkad was addressing commented that he was fortunate to be made an heir. Arkad replied, “Fortunate only in that I had the desire to prosper before I first met him.” “Opportunity is a haughty goddess who wastes no time with those who are unprepared.” “Will power is but the unflinching purpose to carry a task you set for yourself to fulfillment.” “When I set a task for myself, I complete it. Therefore, I am careful not to start difficult and The Richest Man in Babylon Edited by CKOCOO.COM Go to www.ckocoo.com to obtain the original version and Chinese version of of this book. impractical tasks, because I love leisure.” “Wealth grows wherever men exert energy.” Arkad explains that you must live with the thought that; "A part of all I earn is mine to keep." Think about it morning, noon and night. "Impress yourself with the idea. Fill yourself with the thought." "As it grows it will stimulate you." Make gold be your slave. Seek wise counsel. The group thanked Arkad for the discussion and dispersed - some silent and still not understanding, sarcastic thinking that Arkad should divide his massive fortune with them! Others walked away with a new light in their eyes and frequently counseled with Arkad who gave freely of his wisdom. The Richest Man in Babylon Edited by CKOCOO.COM Go to www.ckocoo.com to obtain the original version and Chinese version of of this book. Chapter 3: Seven Cures For A Lean Purse Good King Sargon was lamenting the state of the city. The rich were getting richer and poor poorer. All of the gold of the city has found its way into the hands of “a few very rich men of our city.” “Why should so few men be able to acquire all the gold?” said the King. “Because they know how,” replied the Chancellor. “One may not condemn a man for succeeding because he knows how.” “Who knows best in all our city how to become wealthy, Chancellor? Asked the King. “Thy question answers for itself, your majesty. Who has amassed the greatest wealth in Babylon?” “Arkad” replied the Chancellor. Arkad was invited to appear before the King. The start of the conversation sums up the topic. “How beamiest thou so wealthy?” “You hardest nothing to start with?” asked the King “Only a