The Richest Man in Bablyon
Welcome to my The Richest Man in Bablyon book summary!
One-Sentence-Summary: A book about financial comprehension based on a parable that reveals foundational money-wise concepts that have existed for thousands of years.
I finished reading The Richest Man in Bablyon by George Samuel Clason. I read it in Spanish so the quotes are my translations.
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‘Our acts can’t be wiser than our thoughts. Our thoughts can’t be wiser than our understanding.’ (p. 7)
‘The sooner you plant a seed, the sooner the tree grows.’ (p. 25)
‘Soon you’ll realize the sensation of wealth that comes from owning a tresure that belongs to you. As it grows, it will stimulate you. A new joy of living will thrill you.’ (p. 29) While reading this line, I thought about body transformation. So many trainers and professionals choose to give their clients intense programs to start, while I suggest going very slowly. Once you see small changes, resulting from minimal change to your routines, it will give you motivation not only to continue but to do more to see if the results that you now know are possible will be faster.
‘Enjoy life while you’re here. Don’t force yourself in excess or try to save too much.’ (p. 30)
‘What each of us call our “necessary expenses” always grows to match our income, unless we force ourselves to do the opposite.’ (p. 38)
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‘All men are filled with more desires than they could satify.’ (p. 38)
‘A man’s wealth is no in his bank account; it’s the income he’s built, the continuous flow of money into his bank account and keeps it full.’ (p. 40)
‘In lockstep with a man’s ability to perfect his craft, at the same time his earning capacity increases.’ (p. 48)
‘Cultivate your own abilities, study, and become wiser, more able, act in a way that respects yourself. This is how you gain confidence to achieve your goals.’ (p. 49)
‘Good luck often follows opportunity.’ (p. 61)
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‘Only action will bring you the success that you desire.’ (p. 64)
‘Men of action are favored by the goddess of good luck.’ (p. 64)
‘There are chains of disaster that don’t have an ending.’ (p. 69)
‘A wise loanshark doesn’t want the business risk, but rather the guarantee of a timely repayment.’ (p. 85)
‘A little precaution is more valuable than a big regret.’ (p. 87)
As I read the book, you will find my in-progress The Richest Man in Bablyon review and book summary notes below.
- Start Thy Purse to Fattening
- Control Thy Expenditures
- Make Thy Gold Multiply
- Guard the Treasures from Loss
- Make Thy Dwelling a Profitable Investment
- Insure a Future Income
- Increase Thy Ability to Earn
This blog will contain both my summary and review of the book The Richest Man in Bablyon.
How do you know if the book translation is from Spain or Latin America?
I am reading this book in Spanish. If you’re interested in reading to improve your Spanish, this is an excellent option because it’s short and an easy read if you pick the proper translation. I purchased four of these books until I finally got one that was translated correctly and in Latin American Spanish. Many of the books were partially Latin American and partially from Spain and even mixing the informal and formal tenses. If the author who translated the book is listed (ideal), read their https://amzn.to/3FdtZ5cbio to confirm where they’re from. If they’re not listed, then see where the publisher is located.
Thanks for visiting and thanks to George Samuel Clason for writing The Richest Man in Bablyon!
Date Started: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Date Finished: Thursday, June 5, 2024 (22 days)
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