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Who is George Samuel Clason?
Who is George Samuel Clason?
Author of The Richest Man in Babylon
When was The Richest Man in Babylon published?
When was The Richest Man in Babylon published?
1926
Where is Babylon located?
Where is Babylon located?
Iraq near Baghdad
The book opens with what two characters?
The book opens with what two characters?
Why weren't Bansir and Kobbi wealthy?
Why weren't Bansir and Kobbi wealthy?
What was Arkad's original job?
What was Arkad's original job?
Who was Arkad's mentor?
Who was Arkad's mentor?
What was Algamish's secret to wealth?
What was Algamish's secret to wealth?
What was Arkad's first investment?
What was Arkad's first investment?
What was Arkad's second investment?
What was Arkad's second investment?
What happened after two years of learning Algamish's lessons?
What happened after two years of learning Algamish's lessons?
Who was the king of Babylon?
Who was the king of Babylon?
What did the King of Babylon, Sargon of Akkad, ask the Royal Chancellor?
What did the King of Babylon, Sargon of Akkad, ask the Royal Chancellor?
Why was the kingdom of Babylon poor?
Why was the kingdom of Babylon poor?
What are the 7 cures to a lean purse?
What are the 7 cures to a lean purse?
What did Arkad tell men to do if they respected themselves?
What did Arkad tell men to do if they respected themselves?
Who does Arkad say the Goddess of Luck smiles upon?
Who does Arkad say the Goddess of Luck smiles upon?
How can good luck be enticed?
How can good luck be enticed?
Who discusses the five laws of gold with Arkad's son, Nomasir, in Nineveh?
Who discusses the five laws of gold with Arkad's son, Nomasir, in Nineveh?
What are the five laws of gold?
What are the five laws of gold?
Rodan, a spearmaker, sought advice from whom after receiving fifty gold pieces from the king?
Rodan, a spearmaker, sought advice from whom after receiving fifty gold pieces from the king?
What does Rodan's sister ask him to do with his money?
What does Rodan's sister ask him to do with his money?
What are the three classes of borrowers?
What are the three classes of borrowers?
What characterizes the safest loans?
What characterizes the safest loans?
Who guarded the gates of the wall of Babylon?
Who guarded the gates of the wall of Babylon?
How can we guard ourselves today against unexpected tragedies?
How can we guard ourselves today against unexpected tragedies?
Who owes money to Dabasir, the camel trader?
Who owes money to Dabasir, the camel trader?
What was Dabasir in Syria?
What was Dabasir in Syria?
Who was the fictional professor of archaeology that translated the clay tablets from Babylon?
Who was the fictional professor of archaeology that translated the clay tablets from Babylon?
Who was the luckiest man in Babylon?
Who was the luckiest man in Babylon?
Who was Sharru Nada's long-term business partner?
Who was Sharru Nada's long-term business partner?
Who was Sharru Nada riding with during the caravan?
Who was Sharru Nada riding with during the caravan?
What does Hadan think rich men should do?
What does Hadan think rich men should do?
What were the names of Sharru Nada's two very different friends?
What were the names of Sharru Nada's two very different friends?
What guard advised Sharru Nada at the slave auction?
What guard advised Sharru Nada at the slave auction?
Who purchased Sharru Nada?
Who purchased Sharru Nada?
After learning all he could about baking, what did Sharru Nada do?
After learning all he could about baking, what did Sharru Nada do?
Who was one of Sharru Nada's loyal customers?
Who was one of Sharru Nada's loyal customers?
Sharru Nada was _____ away by his master.
Sharru Nada was _____ away by his master.
Who bought Sharru Nada's freedom?
Who bought Sharru Nada's freedom?
After hearing Sharru Nada's story, what does Hadan vow to do?
After hearing Sharru Nada's story, what does Hadan vow to do?
Study Notes
Overview of The Richest Man in Babylon
- Written by George Samuel Clason, published in 1926.
- Set in ancient Babylon, located in modern-day Iraq near Baghdad.
Main Characters
- Bansir: A chariot builder and one of the central characters.
- Kobbi: A musician and close friend of Bansir.
- Arkad: Initially a scribe, later becomes the wealthiest man in Babylon.
- Algamish: Arkad's wealthy mentor who teaches him about wealth.
Wealth Principles and Lessons
- Arkad learns from Algamish to save at least 1/10 of his earnings.
- Arkad's initial investments fail, teaching him valuable lessons about finance.
- The book outlines seven cures for a lean purse including:
- Start saving money promptly.
- Control expenditures.
- Make gold multiply through wise investments.
- Protect assets from loss.
- Make your dwelling a profitable asset.
- Ensure future income.
- Enhance earning ability.
The Role of the King and Wealth Distribution
- King Sargon of Akkad questions wealth disparity among Babylon's citizens.
- Babylon suffers from poverty due to a lack of jobs and financial constraints impacting purchases and farming success.
The Laws of Gold
- Gold rewards savers who invest wisely.
- Stable investments are crucial for retaining wealth; risky ventures often lead to loss.
- Trusting inexperienced individuals with investments can lead to financial trouble.
Borrowing and Lending
- Rodan, a spearmaker, seeks financial advice from Mathon after acquiring wealth.
- Borrowers are classified into three groups based on their financial security and earning capacity.
- Safest loans require collateral exceeding the loan amount to ensure security.
Insurance and Financial Planning
- Financial safety nets include insurance, savings, and reliable investments to guard against unforeseen events.
Sharru Nada's Journey
- Sharru Nada, a formerly enslaved man, rises to wealth through hard work and good business acumen.
- He learns from two contrasting friends during his time as a slave, shaping his views on work and success.
- His clever marketing strategies lead to success in the baking industry.
- After being freed by his loyal customer, Arad Gula, they become business partners.
Moral Lessons
- Luck favors those who work diligently and make prudent investments.
- Hadan Gula, initially believing in a lavish lifestyle, vows to adopt a humble and industrious life after hearing Sharru Nada's inspiring story.
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