<prompt> Human: Though the real story is somewhat less fanciful, these parables are said to be transcribed from a set of stone carvings from the ancient city of Babylon. After being translated, it provides a glimpse of how personal finances were managed by the rich of the old world, and their advice to others on how to gain financial independence. In them, a rich man describes how to become rich to a poor man, a slave buys himself independence, and the sale of goats is discussed to great length.It is, in my humble opinion, one of the most important books youll ever read. I dont say this often, but this book changed my life, and I think it can change yours.It is the bible of finance, and describes so perfectly the finances of those in a dead nation that it manages to make the practice of finance into a science, complete with its own laws and theories, whether youre dealing with gold coins, goats, or dollars and cents.Here is the full-text version from Archive.org:Here is a PDF version that is a bit easier to read through:Here is an audio-version for the hearing impaired or those who would rather not drive and read at the same time or those who cannot read:I cannot recommend this book enough.  <response>: I listened to it on audiobook; whenever Im about to spend money I can still hear the low voice of the narrator saying, Arkad...Helps keep me in check. 