Where the determination is, the way can be found. A classic bestseller by george S. Clason, the richest man in Babylon imparts timeless financial wisdom on personal wealth, financial planning, importance of long-term saving, the five laws of gold, and attracting good luck. Much of the wisdom is passed on through the protagonist, arkad, who becomes the richest man of Babylon. He embarks on to teach people how to be rich and conveys the importance of savings. Another character, old kalabab, gives out wisdom on the five laws of gold. Clason's most popular piece of work. The richest man in Babylon was published a century ago, but the advice it renders is still sound, and has inspired readers for generations.