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What is the first cure for a lean purse according to Arkad?
What is the first cure for a lean purse according to Arkad?
Start thy purse to fattening
What lesson does Arkad teach about distinguishing between necessary expenses and desires?
What lesson does Arkad teach about distinguishing between necessary expenses and desires?
Control thy expenditures
What did Denis Diderot purchase that led him into a spiral of consumption?
What did Denis Diderot purchase that led him into a spiral of consumption?
A scarlet robe
Who is the French philosopher mentioned in the text who experienced the Diderot Effect?
Who is the French philosopher mentioned in the text who experienced the Diderot Effect?
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What is the social phenomenon known as when someone falls into a cycle of buying unnecessary items after acquiring wealth?
What is the social phenomenon known as when someone falls into a cycle of buying unnecessary items after acquiring wealth?
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What does Arkad suggest people should aim to save from their income?
What does Arkad suggest people should aim to save from their income?
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Who is the fictional character in 'The Richest Man in Babylon' that became the wealthiest man in Babylon?
Who is the fictional character in 'The Richest Man in Babylon' that became the wealthiest man in Babylon?
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When was 'The Richest Man in Babylon' originally published?
When was 'The Richest Man in Babylon' originally published?
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What is the writing style that some readers might find challenging in the book?
What is the writing style that some readers might find challenging in the book?
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What is the main focus of 'The Richest Man in Babylon'?
What is the main focus of 'The Richest Man in Babylon'?
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Why did Arkad's friends Bansir and Kobbi seek his advice?
Why did Arkad's friends Bansir and Kobbi seek his advice?
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Who else, besides Arkad's friends, sought his assistance for financial matters?
Who else, besides Arkad's friends, sought his assistance for financial matters?
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