![]() Nature decays, but latinum lasts forever.Ī woman wearing clothes is like a man without any profits.ĭignity and an empty sack is worth the sack. When it's good for business, tell the truth. " Best Tools Available" ( DS9 short story) better to lose some profit and live than lose all profit and die. Learn the customer's weaknesses, so that you can better take advantage of him.Īsk not what your profits can do for you, but what you can do for your profits. Never let the competition know what you're thinking. The flimsier the product, the higher the price. It confuses the hell out of your enemies.īeware of the Vulcan greed for knowledge. but the stars are made of latinum.Įvery once in a while, declare peace. What Happens Now ( Star Trek: The Last Generation #3, TNG comic)įerengi are not responsible for the stupidity of other races. Win or lose, there's always Hupyrian beetle snuff Work is the best therapy-at least for your employees. The riskier the road, the greater the profit. Good customers are as rare as latinum-treasure them. Worlds of Deep Space Nine: Bajor: Fragments and Omens ( DS9 novel) Take joy from profit, and profit from joy. (Also known as "The Velocity of Wealth.") The bigger the smile, the sharper the knife. She can touch your lobes but never your latinum.įeed your greed, but not enough to choke it.ĭon't trust a man wearing a better suit than your own. The early investor reaps the most interest.ĭon't tell customers more than they need to know. ![]() " Destiny" ( DS9 episode) The 34th Rule ( DS9 novel) " The Siege" ( DS9 episode), Elite Force II There's nothing more dangerous than an honest businessman. Nothing is more important than your health. " Rules of Acquisition" ( DS9 episode), "First Con-tact" ( PROD Episode) He who dives under the table today lives to profit tomorrow.įerenginar: Satisfaction is Not Guaranteed ( DS9 novella) but only between FerengiĪ Ferengi without profit is no Ferengi at all. until a better one comes along.Ī contract is a contract is a contract. Sometimes the quickest way to find profits is to let them find you.Ī deal is a deal. The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition ( DS9 reference book)Īnything worth doing is worth doing for money. " In the Hands of the Prophets" ( DS9 episode) Never allow family to stand in the way of opportunity. Sedition and treason are always profitable. Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to. ST - Strange New Worlds 9 short story: " The Last Tree on Ferenginar: A Ferengi Fable From the Future" The best deal is the one that brings the most profit. you never give it back.ĭS9 episode: " The Nagus", PRD episode: " First Con-tact" The Known Ferengi Rules of Acquisition Number ![]() ( DS9 episode: " Prophet Motive")Īs part of the reform of Ferengi society instituted by Zek, the Rules of Acquisition were no longer taught to children. However, these revised rules were never published, and were only revealed to Quark and Rom on Deep Space 9. The new rules were entitled The Rules of Acquisition, Revised for the Modern Ferengi. In 2371, Grand Nagus Zek re-wrote the Rules of Acquisition, giving them a more altruistic spin, after an experience with a Bajoran orb. ( ENT episode: " Acquisition")īy 2370, at the latest, all 285 rules had been written. This implies that the rules were not all created at once, and have been added to over the centuries. In 2151, Krem stated that there were 173 Rules of Acquisition. ( DS9 references: The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition, Legends of the Ferengi) ( DS9 episode: " Body Parts")Īccording to some sources, the rules were written out of order, and Gint only wrote Rule #162. Also in this dream, Gint made reference to Rule #239, implying that at least that many had been written by Gint. According to a dream Quark had (which may or may not have been accurate), calling them "rules" was a marketing ploy, as nobody would buy a book entitled The Suggestions of Acquisition. The Rules of Acquisition were written by Gint, the first Grand Nagus of the Ferengi people. 2 The Known Ferengi Rules of Acquisition.
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