The Richest Man in Babylon is a self-help book by George S. Clason, first published in 1926. The book offers practical financial advice and lessons for personal and business success, drawing on principles of thrift, saving, and wise investing. The book is set in ancient Babylon and tells the story of Arkad, a humble man who becomes the richest man in Babylon by following simple but powerful financial principles. Through a series of parables and stories, readers learn the importance of saving money, investing wisely, and living within their means. The Richest Man in Babylon has been widely read and recommended by financial experts and business leaders, and it remains a classic work of personal finance and self-improvement. Quotes