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“If you saved one-tenth of your earnings each time you were paid, how much would you have in ten years?’ “Being good at math I answered, ‘As much as I earn in one year.’ “‘Not quite,’ he retorted. ‘Every bit of money you save is a slave to work for you. Every bit of money your savings earns is its child who also can work for you. If you become wealthy, then your savings will earn money, and that can pay for the extravagant lifestyle you want. “‘You think I scammed you for your long night’s work,’ he continued, ‘but I am paying you a thousand times over if you have the intelligence to grasp the truth I offer you. A part of all you earn is yours to keep. It should not be less than a tenth, no matter how little you earn. Save even more if you can afford it. Pay yourself first. “‘Wealth, like a tree, grows from a tiny seed. The first piece of copper you save is the seed from which your tree of wealth shall grow. The sooner you plant that seed the sooner the tree will grow. And the more faithfully you nourish and water that tree with consistent savings, the sooner you can enjoy the easy life of wealth.”
― Luke Wilson, The Richest Man in Babylon: Modern Language Edition

“A relationship can really change from a push down the stairs.”
― Luke Wilson

“The money you save from your earnings is just the start. The earnings your savings make will build your fortunes.”
― Luke Wilson, The Richest Man in Babylon: Modern Language Edition

“If you saved one-tenth of your earnings each time you were paid, how much would you have in ten years?’ “Being good at math I answered, ‘As much as I earn in one year.’ “‘Not quite,’ he retorted. ‘Every bit of money you save is a slave to work for you. Every bit of money your savings earns is its child who also can work for you. If you become wealthy, then your savings will earn money, and that can pay for the extravagant lifestyle you want. “‘You think I scammed you for your long night’s work,’ he continued, ‘but I am paying you a thousand times over if you have the intelligence to grasp the truth I offer you. A part of all you earn is yours to keep. It should not be less than a tenth, no matter how little you earn. Save even more if you can afford it. Pay yourself first.”
― Luke Wilson, The Richest Man in Babylon: Modern Language Edition

“Opportunity will not wait for such a slow fellow. If someone desires to be lucky he will step quickly. Anyone who does not step quickly when opportunity comes, is a big procrastinator”
― Luke Wilson, The Richest Man in Babylon: Modern Language Edition

“The truth is this: Good luck can be found by accepting opportunity. Those eager to grasp opportunities to better themselves attract the interest of the good goddess of luck. She is excited to aid those who please her. People of action please her best. Action will lead you forward to achieve your goals.”
― Luke Wilson, The Richest Man in Babylon: Modern Language Edition

“The more wisdom we have, the more we can earn.”
― Luke Wilson, The Richest Man in Babylon: Modern Language Edition

“Ben Stone: [to Meredith] You have a freak flag. You just don't fly it.”
― Luke Wilson