The Richest Man in Babylon

by George S. Clason

Wealth, like a tree, grows from a tiny seed. The first copper you save is the seed from which your tree of wealth shall grow. The sooner you plant that seed the sooner shall the tree grow. And the more faithfully you nourish and water that tree with consistent savings, the sooner may you bask in contentment beneath its shade.’

Opportunity is a haughty goddess who wastes no time with those who are unprepared.”