”Study carefully, before parting with thy treasure, each assurance that it may be safely reclaimed. Be not misled by thine own romantic desires to make wealth rapidly.”
“Usurious rates of return are deceitful sirens that sing but to lure the unwary upon the rocks of loss and remorse.”
“Advice is one thing that is freely given away, but watch that you take only what is worth having.”
| Chasing riches implies they are running from you. It is easier to lose a lot of gold quickly when temptation outweighs reason
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Despite the wealth of the kingdom, many Babylonian citizens were destitute and struggled financially. To remedy this, the King had the Richest Man in Babylon (Arkad) teach a regular forum to relieve the citizens of their financial struggles. He titled this talk “7 Cures for a Lean Purse”
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