Family Quote by George S. Clason
““I. Gold cometh gladly and in increasing quantity to any man who will put by not less than one-tenth of his earngs to create an estate for his future and that of his family. II. Gold laboreth diligently and contentedly for the wise owner who finds for it profitable employment, multiplying even as the flocks of the field. III. Gold clingeth to the protection of the cautious owner who invests it under the advice of men wise in its handling. IV. Gold slippeth away from the man who invests it in businesses or purposes with which he is not familiar or which are not approved by those skilled in its keep. V. Gold flees the man who would force it to impossible earnings or who followeth the alluring advice of tricksters and schemers or who trusts it to his own inexperience and romantic desires in investment.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Richest Man in Babylon, 1926
Gold rewards diligent, cautious, and wise investment, but is lost through reckless or uninformed ventures.
In simple terms: Invest wisely, avoid risky or unknown ventures.
Key Takeaway
Practice disciplined, informed saving and investing.
Themes
wealth
investment
discipline
Mood
cautious
motivational
Type
financial
educational
When to use this quote
- personal budgeting
- retirement planning
- business startup
- real estate investment
Key Concepts
financial prudence
risk management
long‑term planning
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps ensure you understand an investment?
- How do you balance risk and reward?
A Different Perspective
Market volatility can still cause loss despite caution.
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