Inspirational Quotations

Inspirational Quotes by George Samuel Clason (American Writer)

George Samuel Clason (1874–1957) was an American author and businessman best known for The Richest Man in Babylon (1926,) a seminal work in personal finance literature.

Born in Louisiana, Missouri, Clason attended the University of Nebraska before beginning his career in business and publishing. He served in the U.S. Army during the Spanish–American War and later worked in advertising before focusing on financial education.

In the early 1920s, Clason founded a publishing company that distributed pamphlets on financial principles to banks and institutions. These pamphlets, written as parables set in ancient Babylon, taught lessons on living below one’s means, saving, investing, and seeking financial advice. These teachings were compiled in The Richest Man in Babylon (1926,) which has sold millions of copies and remains one of the most popular personal finance books due to its timeless and accessible guidance.

Clason also wrote The Millionaire’s Secret (1932,) which explored wealth and success, though it did not achieve the same level of recognition. He founded the Clason Map Company in Denver, Colorado, and Clason Publishing Company.

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If I set for myself a task, be it so trifling, I shall see it through. How else shall I have confidence in myself to do important things?
—George Samuel Clason
Topics: Action

Better a little caution than a great regret.
—George Samuel Clason

If you have nothing else to do, look at yourself and see if there isn’t something close at hand that you can improve. It may make you wealthy, although it is more likely it will make you happy.
—George Samuel Clason
Topics: Happiness

Good luck waits to come to that man who accepts opportunity.
—George Samuel Clason
Topics: Opportunity

Money is plentiful for those who understand the simple laws which govern its acquisition.
—George Samuel Clason
Topics: Money

Desires must be simple and definite. They defeat their own purpose should they be too many, too confusing, or beyond a man’s training to accomplish.
—George Samuel Clason
Topics: Goals

The more of wisdom we know, the more we may earn. That man who seeks to learn more of his craft shall be richly rewarded.
—George Samuel Clason
Topics: Knowledge

It is true that money cannot buy happiness but it does make it possible for you to enjoy the best that the world has to offer.
—George Samuel Clason
Topics: Money

Success means accomplishments as the result of our own efforts and abilities. Proper preparation is the key to our success. Our acts can be no wiser than our thoughts. Our thinking can be no wiser than our understanding.
—George Samuel Clason
Topics: Strength, Knowledge

Opportunity is a haughty goddess who wastes no time with those who are unprepared.
—George Samuel Clason
Topics: Luck

Men of action are favored by the Goddess of luck.
—George Samuel Clason
Topics: Luck

Where the determination is, the way can be found.
—George Samuel Clason
Topics: Determination, One liners

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