Ferengi Rules of Aquisition for Successful Business by Gint

The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition

The Rules of Acquisition were the sacred precepts upon which the imaginary Ferengi Society in the fictional Star Trek universe was based, serving not only as a guiding framework for economic interactions but also reflecting the cultural values and priorities of the Ferengi people. They were first written by one imaginary Gint, the first Grand Nagus, who recognized the need for a structured approach to trade and commerce within their society. In theory, every Ferengi business transaction is governed by these rules to ensure a fair and honest deal for all parties concerned; however, in practice, many Ferengi often interpret the rules flexibly or exploit loopholes to benefit themselves, demonstrating the inherent complexity and sometimes morally ambiguous nature of their society’s pursuit of profit. Over time, the Rules have become not just a compilation of guidelines for trade, but also a rich source of humor, wisdom, and insight into the Ferengi psyche, captivating fans and offering a satirical commentary on capitalism and greed in our own world.

Key Principles

• Profit First: The central tenet of the Ferengi ideology emphasizes profit as the primary objective of business dealings.
• Family and Loyalty: While the rules suggest loyalty to family, they often prioritize profit over familial bonds, advocating for the exploitation of family members if it benefits business.
• Deception and Manipulation: Many rules advocate for cunning negotiation tactics and manipulation to gain an advantage in business.
• No Honor in Poverty: The rules reflect a dismissive attitude towards those who are not financially successful, equating wealth with value and self-worth.

These rules serve as comedic commentary on capitalism and unethical business practices, encapsulating the essence of the Ferengi (European) character and their approach to commerce within the Star Trek universe. By highlighting the absurdities and contradictions inherent in their pursuit of profit, these rules not only provide entertainment but also invite viewers to reflect on the sometimes ruthless nature of business in the real world. Through the lens of humor, the Ferengi illustrate how the relentless quest for wealth can lead to questionable morals and outlandish behavior, ultimately offering a satirical perspective on the socio-economic structures that govern society. In this way, Ferengi’s business acumen becomes a vehicle for examining broader themes of greed, exploitation, and the impact of capitalistic ideals on personal ethics and societal values.

Note: The fascinating rules were meticulously crafted by Ira Steven Behr, a talented writer known for his contributions to the beloved series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (identified by the ISBN 0-671-52936-6). The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition, which is often regarded as a timeless guide to the cunning business practices of the Ferengi. This volume, delves into cultural nuances, ethical dilemmas, and the relentless pursuit of profit, showcasing not just the rules but the mindset of these intriguing characters who prioritize profit above all else. The rules offer a lens into the Ferengi way of life, intertwining humor and wisdom that reflects both their quirks and their shrewd understanding of commerce.

οἱ κανόνες τοῦ κτήσεως πάρα Φερέγγι

1. Once you have their money, never give it back.
ὄταν τὰ χρήματά τινος ἁρπάσητε, μὴ ἀπόδοτε.
2. You can’t cheat an honest customer, but it never hurts to try.
πίστον ὠνητὴν δολίειν οὐ δύνατον, άλλὰ ἄλγος οὐ εἴσεισι τῷ ἐπιχείροντῳ.
3. Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to.
οὐδαμῶς ἁλλίσκεσθε προσότερον δεινάριον ἐπὶ κτήμασι ἢ ἀνάγνκη.
4. Sex and profit are the two things that never last long enough.
ἡ ἀφροδίσια καὶ τὸ κέρδος εἰσὶ τὰ δύο οὔποτε περιμείνοντα ἱκανῶς.
5. If you can’t break a contract, bend it.
εἰ συμβόλαιον κατάργειν ουκ ἔξεστιν, παραστρέψατε

6. Never let family stand in the way of opportunity.
οὐδαμῶς ἐᾶτε τὰ οἰκεία χωλύειν ἀφορμὸν.
7. Always keep your ears open.
ἀδιαλείπτως ἀνοίξατε τὰ ὦτα
8. Keep count of your change.
ἀναλογίζετε πάντας τοὺς κοδράντους
9. Instinct plus opportunity equals profit.
τέχνεια ἔμφυτη εὐκαιρίᾳ προσέται, ἐξέργεται τὸ κέρδος
10. A dead customer can’t buy as much as a live one.
οἱ τεθνηκότες ὠνηταὶ οὐ δύνονται ὄσον ἀγοράζειν τοσούτον οἱ ζῶντες

11. Latinum isn’t the only thing that shines.
λατινῶν οὔκ ἐστι τὸ μόνον ὃ ἐκλάμπει
12. Anything worth selling is worth selling twice.
ὅ τι ἄξιον τοῦ πωλεῖν, χρή δὶς πωλεῖν
13. Anything worth doing is worth doing for money.
ὅ τι ἄξιον τοῦ πράσσειν, χρή ἀντι χρήματων πράσσειν
14. Anything stolen is pure profit.
ὅστινα κλεπτόμενα ἑστίν ἁπλῶς κέρδος
15. Acting stupid is often smart.
τὸ προσποιήσθαι ἀσυνετόν εἶναι, ὡς επὶ πολὺ, τὸ συνετότατός ἐστιν.

16. A deal is a deal … until a better one comes along.
συμβόλαιον οὐ διαλυτέον μέχρι το μείζονα διατίθεσθαι.
17. A bargain usually isn’t.
τὸ ἐυτελὲς ὡς επἰ πολὺ οὐκ ἔστιν
18. A Ferengi without profit is no Ferengi at all.
Φερέγγι χώρις κέρδου οὐδαμῶς Φερέγγι ἐστὶν.
19. Don’t lie too soon after a promotion.
μὴ ἐυθέως έξαπατῆτε μετὰ τὴν προκοπὴν.
20. When the customer is sweating, turn up the heat.
ὁπότε ὁ ὠνητὴς ἰδόμενος, θερμὀν αὐξάνετε.

21. Never place friendship before profit.
ὁ φιλέταιρος πρὸ τοῦ κέρδου οὐκ καταστήσατε.
22. Wise men can hear profit in the wind.
οἱ σόφοι ἀκόυσουσι τὸ κέρδον ἐν τῷ ἄνεμῳ.
23. Never take the last coin, but be sure to get the rest.
οὐδαμῶς ἁρπάσατε κοδράντην ἐσχάτην, ἀλλὰ μέλετει ἀρπάσαι τῶν λοιπῶν.
24. Never ask when you can take it.
ἐπειδὴ ἁρπάζειν δύνασαι, οὔποτε αἰτήσατε.
25. Fear makes a good business partner.
φόβος ποιεῖ πρεπώδη μέτοχον

26. The vast majority of the rich in this galaxy did not inherit their wealth; they stole it.
ὁ μέγας πλεῖστος κατὰ αὕτὴν τὴν θάλασσα ἀστέρων οὐ ἐκληρονόμησαν πλοῦτον αὐτῶν; ἀλλὰ αὕτην ἤρπασαν.
27. The most beautiful thing about a tree is what you do with it after you cut it down.
τὸ κάλλιστον περὶ δένδρου ἐστὶν ὁ τι γενήσεται ἐκ τῆς τέχνης τοῦ ξυλοτόμου.
28. Morality is always defined by those in power.
ἡ δικαιοσύνη διὰ τοὺς αἰῶνας παρέλαβε τὸν ὀρισμὸν παρὰ τῶν ἀρχόντων.
29. When someone says “It’s not the money,” they’re lying.
ἐπειδάν τις εἶπῃ ὁτι “χρήματα οὔ μοι μέλετει”, ὑμὰς ἐξεπατοῦσιν.
30. Talk is cheap; synthehol costs money.
ὃ τοῦ κόλακος λόγος εὐτελὴς, αἱ πόσεις τῆς ψευδομλέθης πολυτελής ἐστιν.

31. Never make fun of a Ferengi’s mother.
μήποτε τὴν μήτρα φερέγγου σκώπτετε.
32. Be careful what you sell. It may do exactly what the customer expects.
ἐπιτήρετε ὅ τι πωλεῖτε. ὅντινα ὁ πριάμενος διϊσχυρίζεται ὅτι ἐξεργάζεται, τοῦτον ἴσως ἀποβαίνῃ.
33. It never hurts to suck up to the boss.
αει το κολακευειν τον ἐπίουρον πρεπωδης
34. War is good for business.
κερδαλέος ὁ πολεμος προς τὴν ἐμπορίαν
35. Peace is good for business.
κερδαλέα ἡ εἰρήνη προς τὴν ἐμπορίαν

36. Too many Ferengi can’t laugh at themselves anymore.
περισσότεροι τῶν Φερρέγγων τὰ νῦν οὐχ οἷός τε γελᾶν ἑαυτοὺς
37. You can always buy back a lost reputation.
ἀεὶ ἔξεστιν αυθις αγοραζειν τὴν δόξαν διέφθορά σου.
38. Free advertising is cheap.
κλεος εὐτελὴς οὐ πολυτελὴς.
39. Praise is cheap. Heap it generously on all customers.
ἔπαινος εὐτελὴς. περισσῶς σωρεύετε ἐπὶ πάσι ὠνηταῖς.
40. If you see profit on a journey, take it.
εἂν κέρδος ἐν τῇ πορείᾳ εὑρίσκοιτε, ἁρπάζετε.

41. Money talks, but having lots of it gets more attention.
τὰ μὲν χρήματα λαλεῖ φωνῇ μέγᾳ, τὸ δὲ ἔχειν πολλὰ ἀξιολογότερον
42. Only negotiate when you are certain to profit.
μόνον πότε τὸ κέρδος βεβαίον ἐστὶν συναλλάσσετέ τινι.
43. Caressing an ear is often more forceful than pointing a weapon.
τὸ κνᾶσθαι τὰ ὦτα ἔχει βίαν κρατότεραν τοῦ πατάσσειν ὄπλῳ
44. Never argue with a loaded phaser.
οὐδαμῶς ἀμφιβητήσατε ὄπλῳ τῆς ἐνεργείας ἐτοίῳ πρὸς ἀκοντίσαι
45. Profit has limits. Loss has none.
τὸ κέρδος ἔχει ἔσχατα, ἡ ζημία οὐ.

46. Labor camps are full of people who trusted the wrong person.
στρατοδείαι τοῦ πόνου μέσται ἐισὶν ἀνθρώπων πεπονθόντων τοῖς ἡμαρτηκόσι
47. Never trust a man wearing a better suit than you own.
οὐδαμῶς πείθεσθε ἀνθρώπῳ ἐνδυόμενῳ χιτώνα πολυτελὴς.
48. The bigger the smile, the sharper the knife.
τὸ μεγαλύτερον μειδίαμα, τὸ ὀξύτερον ξιφίδιον
49. Old age and greed will always overcome youth and talent.
τὸ γῆρας καὶ ἡ ἀπληστία ἀεὶ νικήσουσιν τὴν ἡλικίαν καὶ τὴν τέχνην.
50. Never bluff a Klingon.
μήποτε ἐξηπατήσατε κλίγγων τῷ θάρσειν.

51. Never admit a mistake if there’s someone else to blame.
μήποτε ὁμολογεῖ τὰ ἁμαρτία σοῦ ἔαν ἔξεστιν ἄλλον ψέγειν.
52. Only Bugsy could have built Las Vegas.
Μόνον ὁ λήστης καλουμένος Βουξι εἴεν ἰκανός τῷ κατοικίζειν τὴν πόλιν καλουμένην λαζβέξις.
53. Sell first; ask questions later.
πρῶτον μὲν πωλήσατε ὔστερον δὲ ἐρώτετε.
54. Never buy anything you can’t sell.
μήποτε ἀγοράσατε ὄντινα οὐ οἶά τὲ πωληθῆναι
55. Always sell at the highest possible profit.
πάντοτε πωλεῖτε ἐπὶ τοῦ ἀκροτάτου κέρδους.

56. Pursue profit; women come later.
διώξετε τὸ κέρδος, τὰς γυναῖκας ὔστερον.
57. Good customers are almost as rare as Latinum – treasure them.
οἱ ἀγαθοὶ ὠνηταὶ σχεδόν εἰσι τόσοι σπάνιοι ὄσοι λάτινών, αὐτούς περὶ πολλοῦ ποιεῖσθε.
58. Friendship is seldom cheap.
ἡ φιλία σπανίως ἐστὶ εὐτελής.
59. Fee advice is never cheap.
συμβουλία δωρεὰν οὐδέποτε εὐτελής.
60. Never use Latinum where your words will do.
μηδαμῶς λάτινῷ χρᾶσθε ὀπότε οἱ λόγοι ἐισὶν ἱκανοί.

61. Never buy what can be stolen.
οὐδέποτε ὤνησαι οἶά τε κλέπτεσθαι.
62. The riskier the road, the greater the profit.
ἡ δεινότερα ὄδος, τὸ κέρδος μεγαλύτερον.
63. Power without profit is like a ship without an engine.
ἡ δύναμις χωρὶς κέρδους οἵμοια πλοίῳ χωρὶς κινητῆτος.
64. Don’t talk shop, talk shopping.
μὴ λαλήσατε περὶ τῆς ἀγορᾶς, λαλήσατε ἐν τῇ ἀγορᾷ.
65. Don’t talk ship, talk shipping.
μὴ λαλήσατε πέρι τῶν πρακτέων, λαλήσατε περὶ τῶν πράξων.

66. Anyone serving in a fleet who is crazy can be relieved if they ask for it.
ὁστισδήποτε δύναται ἀναπαύσασθαι ὁς ἔχει μανικῶς καὶ στρατεύει ἐν στόλῳ, εἰ αἰτεῖ.
67. Enough is never enough
ἰκανότης οὐδέποτε ἀρκετός.
68. Compassion is no substitute for a profit.
ἔλεος οὐκ ἔστιν ἀντάλαγμα τοῦ κέρδους.
69. You could afford your ship without your government – if it weren’t for your government.
ὠνήσασθαι δύναιο πλοῖον χώρις τῆς βοιηθίας τῆς ἡγαμονίας, εἰ ἡ ἡγαμονία σου ἀπείη.
70. Get the money first, then let the buyers worry about collecting the merchandise.
πρότερον ἁρπάσατε τὰ χρήματα ἔπειτα ἐάσατε χαίρειν τὰς ὠνητὰς μηχανώμενας πῶς συλλαμβάνοιεν τὰ ἀγοράσματα

71. Gamble and trade have two things in common: risk and latinum.
τὸ κυβεύειν καὶ τὸ ἐμπορεύεσθαι ἀμφότερον μετέχει τοῦ κινδύνου καὶ τοῦ λατινῶνος.
72. Never let the competition know what you’re thinking
οὐδέποτε ἐπιτρέπετε τοὺς ἀγωνιστάς εἰδέναι ἁ ἐνθυμείσθε.
73. Never trust advice from a dying Ferengi, listen but don’t trust.
οὐδαμῶς πιστεύσατε τῇ βουλῇ ἀποθνῄσκοντος. ἀκούσατε ἀλλὰ μὴ πιστεύσατε τούτῳ.
74. A Ferengi without profit is no Ferengi at all.
Φερέγγι χῶρις τοῦ κέρδους, Φερέγγι οὐκ ἔστιν.
75. Home is where the heart is but the stars are made of latinum.
ἡ οἰκία καθέστηκε που ἡ καρδία ἐστὶν, ἀλλὰ οἱ ἄστρονες συνίστασι τοῦ λατινῶνος.

76. Every once in a while, declare peace. It confuses the hell out of your enemies.
ἄλλοτε καὶ ἄλλοτε κήρύξον σπονδὴν. ἐκπλήσσει τὴν βεβαιότητα τῶν ἐχθρῶν ὑμῶν.
77. Go where no Ferengi has gone before; where there is no reputation there is profit.
πόρευσαι ὄποι οὐτ πρὶν φερέγγι ἥκει, ὄπου ἡ Φήμη οὐχ ἥκει, ἐκεὶ κέρδος πάρεστιν.
78. Don’t discriminate. The most unlikely species can create the best customers.
μὴ διάκρινον. τὸ ἀπροσδοκήτατον γένος ὁ ἄριστος ὠνητὴς οἶός τὲ γεννᾶν.
79. Benefit from the Vulcan greed for knowledge.
συνενέγκατε διὰ τοῦ τοῦς βουλκάνους πλεονεκτεῖν τῆς ἐπιστήκης.
80. If it works, sell it. If it works well, sell it for more. If it doesn’t work, quadruple the price and sell it as an antique.
εἰ ἐργάζεται, πωλεῖτε. εἰ καλῶς ἐργάζεται, έπὶ πλείον πωλείτε. εἰ οὐκ ἐργάζεται, δὶς διπλασιάζετε ὠνὴν καὶ πωλεῖτε ὡς παλαίον σκεύος ὄν.

81. There is nothing more dangerous than an honest businessman.
οὐ δὴ ἄλλος τις τόσος κινδύνος ὅσος ὁ πίστος καπήλος.
82. A customer is not a good customer.
φρόνιμος ὠνητὴς οὐκ κερδαλέος ὠνητής ἐστιν.
83. Revenge is profitless.
τὸ ἀντιτιμωρεῖσθαι οὐκ ἔχει κερδός.
84. She can touch your ears but never your Latinum.
ἀυτὴ δύναται τὰ ὦτα καταψήχειν, ἀλλὰ οὐδέποτε τὰ λατίνονα.
85. Death takes no bribes.
οὐ λαμβάνει χάριν τὸ ἀποθνῄσκειν.

86. A wife is a luxury; a smart accountant, a necessity.
ἡ μὲν γύνη τρυφὴ, ὁ δὲ γραμματεὺς ἀναγκαίος.
87. Trust is the biggest liability.
ἡ πίστις μέγιστη κυβεία.
88. When the boss comes to dinner, it never hurts to have the wife wear something.
ὁπότε ὁ προστάτης φοιτᾷ ἐπὶ τῷ δείπνῳ, ἡ αἰσχύνη οὐ πίπτει ἐπὶ ἐσθημένης γυναικὸς.
89. Latinum lasts longer than lust.
λάτινων μακρότερον ἀνέχει ἢ τοῦ ἰμέρου.
90. Mine is better than ours.
τὸ ἐμὸς μείζων ἢ τοῦ ἡμέτερου.

91. He how drinks fasts pays slow.
ὅστις ταχέως πίνει, βράδεως ἀποδίδωσι.
92. Never confuse wisdom with luck.
οὐδαμῶς τυχῇ συγχεῖτε σοφίαν .
93. He’s a fool who makes his doctor his heir.
βλάξ ὅστις τὸν ἰατρὸν αὐτοῦ καθίστησι τὸν κληρονόμον αὐτοῦ.
94. Beware of small expenses: a small leak will kill a ship.
φυλάσσεσθε δαπανήματα μίκρα, χύσις μίκρα τὸν νέων διαφθερεῖ.
95. Important, more impotant, Latinum.
τὰ μέν εἰσιν ἄξια πολλοῦ, ἀλλὰ τὸ λατινῶν ἀξιότατον.

96. Faith moves mountains – of inventory.
πίστις μεταβάλλει τὰ ὄρη – ἐμπορευμάτων.
97. Someon’s always got bigger ears.
ἄλλος τις άεὶ ὤτα μαγαλύτερα ἔχει.
98. Every man has his price.
πὰς ὁ ἄνθρωπος ἔχει τὴν τίμην.
99. learn the customers weaknesses so that you can better take advantage of him.
μάθετε τὴν ἀσθενείαν τῶν ὠνητῶν σου, ἴνα ἐπὶ πλείον ἀπολαύσητε.
100. when buisness matter hang in the balance, tell the truth.
ὅποτε χρημάτικα πράγματα κεῖται ἐπὶ τῷ σταθμῷ, εἰπὲ τὴν ἀλήθειαν.

101. profit trumps emotion.
τὸ τὸ κέρδος νικεῖ τὰ σπλάγχνα σοῦ.
102. Nature decays, but Latinum lasts forever.
ἡ φύσις σήπεται, ἀλλὰ λατινῶν διαγίγνεται εἰς αἰῶνας.
103. Sleep can interfere with opportunity.
το καθεύδειν οἷόν τὲ ἐναντιοῦσθαι τὴν εὐκαιρίαν.
104. Money is never made. It is merely won or lost.
οὔποτε τὰ χρήματα κτίζεται. οἱ ἄνθρωποι ἀπλῶς αὐτῶν κρατοῦσιν.
105. Wise men don’t lie, they just bend the truth.
οἱ σόφοι οὐ ψεύδονται, ἀπλῶς τὴν ἀληθὴν κάμπτουσιν.

106. There is no honor in poverty.
οὐκ ἔστι τιμὴ ἐν τῷ πενίᾳ.
107. Win or lose, there’s always Huyperian Beetle Snuff.
νικοῦντος καὶ ἡσσωμένου κόνις τοῦ κανθάρου καλουμένου ὑπεριάνικο ἔσται.
108. A woman wearing clothes is like a man without profit.
ἡ γυνὴ φερουμένη ἐσθήματα ὀμοῖη ἀνδρὶ ἄνευ κέρδου.
109. Dignity and an empty sack is worth the sack.
σεμνότης μετὰ σάκκου κενοῦ ἀξίη ἀτεχνῶς ἐστι τοῦ σάκκου.
110. Only a fool passes up a business opportunity.
μόνον ἠλίθιος παρορᾷ ἀφορμὴ χρηματίκου πράγματος

111. Treat people in your debt like family … exploit them.
ὁμιλεῖτε τοῖς ὀφειλέταις καθώσπερ τῇ οἰκίᾳ σου· ἀπολαύσατε αὐτῶν.
112. Never sleep with the boss’s wife unless you pay him first.
οὐδέποτε μίξατε τῇ γυναικὶ τοῦ προστάτου σου, εἰ μὴ πρότερον μίσθον ὐποτιθῆτε.
113. Never sleep with the boss’s sister.
οὐδέποτε μίξατε τῇ ἀδελφῇ τοῦ προστάτου.
114. Small print leads to large risk.
μίκρα γράμματα ἀποβαίνει μέγαν κίνδυνον
115. Greed is eternal.
ἀΐδιός ἐστιν ἡ πλεονεξία

116. There’s always a way out.
ἀεὶ ἔξοδος ὐπάρχει
117. If the profit seems too good to be true, it usually is.
εἰ ὁ κέρδος φαίνεται οὔτως μέγας ὡς ούκ ἀληθὴς εἴναι, ὡς επἰ πολὺ οὐκ ἔστιν
118. Never cheat an honest man offering a decent price.
οὐδέποτε ἀπολαύετε πίστον ἄνθρωπον ὐποτιθέντα τίμην ἴκανην.
119. Buy, sell, or get out of the way.
ὠνήσασθε, πωλήσατε, ἤ εκχωρήσατε
120. Even a blind man can recognize the glow of Latinum.
καὶ γιγνώσκει τύφλος τὴν αὐγὴν τοῦ λατινῶνος

121. Everything is for sale, even friendship.
πάντα δύναται πωλεῖσθαι, καὶ δὴ ἡ φιλία
122. As the customers go, so goes the wise profiteer.
ὡς τῶν ὠνητῶν ἀποχωρόντων, οὔτως καὶ ὁ ἐρευνῶν κέρδον.
123. A friend is only a friend until you sell him something. Then he is a customer.
τις ἐστι φίλος σου μέχρις τὸ πωλεῖν τινα αὐτῷ… ἔπειτα ὠνητής ἐστιν.
124. Friendship is temporary, profit is forever.
ἡ μὲν φιλία ὀλιγοχρόνιος, τὸ δὲ κέρδος ἀΐδιόν ἐστιν.
125. A lie isn’t a lie until someone else knows the truth.
οὺκ ἔστι ψεῦδος μέχρις ποτε τὴν ἀληθείαν οἶδε τις.

126. A lie isn’t a lie, it’s just the truth seen from a different point of view.
τὰ ψεῦδη οὺκ εἰσιν. ἁπλῶς τὴν ἀληθείαν σκοπομένην ἀπὸ ἄλλης σκοπιῆς.
127. Gratitude can bring on generosity.
ἡ εὐχαριστία ἀναφέρει ἑλευθεριότην.
128. Ferengi are not responsible for the stupidity of other races.
οἱ Φερεγγι οὐ ἔνοχοι τῇ ἠλιθιότᾳ τῶν ἄλλων γένων.
129. Never trust your customers.
οὐδέποτε πιστεύετε τοὺς ὠνητὰς ὑμῶν.
130. Never trust a beneficiary.
οὐδέποτε πιστεύετε κληρονόμον.

131. If it gets you profit, sell your own mother.
εἰ ἀπεργάζεται κέρδος, πωλεῖτε αὐτὴν τὴν μητέρα σου.
132. The flimsier the produce, the higher the price.
τὸ φαυλότερον τὸ τέχνημα, τὴν ὐψηλότεραν τὴν τίμην
133. Never judge a customer by the size of his wallet … sometimes good things come in small packages.
οὐδέποτε κρίνετε ὠνητὴν τῷ μεγέθῳ τῆς πήρης αὐτοῦ….. ἐνιότε τὰ καλὰ πράγματα ἔρχεται ἐν μίκροις σχήμασι.
134. There’s always a catch.
ἀεὶ ὐπάρχει νόμος ἐναντίον ἔχει.
135. The only value of a collectible is what you can get somebody else to pay for it.
τῶν ἐξαιρέτων ἡ μόνη τίμη ἐστιν ὁ μίσθος ὁν ὁ ὠνητὴς προσφέρει.

136. The sharp knife cuts quickly. Act without delay!
ἡ ὄξυς μαχαίρα εὐθέως κόπτει. ποιεῖτε παραυτίκα!
137. Necessity is the mother of invention. Profit is the father.
ἡ μὲν ἀνάγκη ἐστὶ ἡ μήτηρ τοῖς ἀνεύρεσιν, τὸ δὲ κέρδος ὁ πάτηρ.
138. Law makes everyone equal, but justice goes to the highest bidder.
ὁ μὲν νόμος τοῦς πάντας ποιεῖ ἴσους, ἡ δὲ δίκη τῷ πλούτῳ ὠνητῇ ἐστὶν.
139. Wives serve; brother inherit.
αἱ μὲν γυναῖκες ὑπηρετοῦσιν, οἱ δὲ ἀδελφοὶ κληρονομοῦσιν.
140. The answer to quick and easy profit is: buy for less, sell for more.
ἡ ὁδὸς φέρει πρὸς τὸ τάχυ καὶ κέρδος ἐστὶ τὸ ὠνεῖσθαι ὀλίγου ἔνεκα καὶ πωλεῖν πολλοῦ ἔνεκα.

141. Competition and fair play are mutually exclusive. Fair play and financial loss go hand-in-hand.
ἡ φιλονεικία καὶ ἡ δικαιοσύνη ἀφιστᾶσιν. ἡ δικαιοσύνη καὶ ἡ ἀπώλεια χρημάτων ὁμοῦ πορεύονται.
142. A Ferengi waits to bid until his opponents have exhausted themselves.
ὁ Φερέγγι ἐπιμένει μέχρις οὗ οἱ ἀντίπαλοι ἐξαντλήσωσιν αὑτούς πρὸ τοῦ προσφέρειν.
143. The family of Fools is ancient.
ἡ τῶν ἀφρόνων οἰκία παλαιά ἐστιν.
144. There’s nothing wrong with charity … as long as it winds up in your pocket.
οὐδὲν κακὸν ἐν τῷ ἐλεημοσύνῃ … ὅσον ἂν πίπτῃ εἰς τὴν πήραν ὑμῶν
145. Always ask for the costs first.
πάντοτε πρῶτον τὰ ἀναλώματα ζητεῖν.
146. If possible sell neither the sizzle nor the steak, but the Elphasian wheat germ.
ἂν δυνατόν, μήτε τὴν ἔμπρησιv μήτε τὸν κρέας πωλεῖτε, ἀλλὰ τὸν σῖτον τὸν Ἐλφασια
147. New customers are like razor toothed gree worms. They can be succulent, but sometimes they bite back.
οἱ νέοι ὠνηταὶ ὅμοιοί εἰσι τοῖς σκώληξι ἔχουσι ὀδόντας ὀξεῖς. σάρκινοι μέν ἐισιν ἀλλὰ δὲ ἐνιότε δάκνουσιν.
148. Opportunity waits for no one.
οὐ μένει οὐδένα ἡ ἐυκαιρία
149. Females and finances don’t mix.
Γυναῖκες καὶ χρήματα οὐ συναντῶσιν.
150. Make your shop easy to find.
τὸ πωλητήριον σου εὔρετον ποίησον.

151. Sometimes, what you get free costs entirely too much.
ἑνιότε, τὰ λαβόμενα δωρεὰν ἐδέχθησαν ἐπὶ ὑπερπόλλῳ.
152. Ask not what your profits can do for you; ask what you can do for your profits.
Μὴ ἐρωτᾶτε πῶς τὰ κέρδη ὠφελήσει σε, ἀλλὰ πως σὺ δύνασαι ὠφελήσετε τὰ κέρδη.
153. You can’t free a fish from water.
ἰχθῦς ἐκ τοῦ ὕδατος ἐλευθερῶσαι οὐ δύναται.
154. The difference between manure and Latinum is commerece.
κόπρος διαφέρει τοῦ Λατινῶνος διὰ τὴν ἐμπορίαν.
155. What’s mine is mine, and what’s yours is mine too.
ταῦτα ἐμοί εἰσιν ἐμὰ, καὶ δὴ καὶ ταῦτα ἐσοί.

156. Even in the worst of times someone turns a profit.
καὶ τῶν χειρίστῶν καίρῶν ἀκμάζει τὸ κέρδος τινός.
157. You are surrounded by opportunities; you just have to know where to look.
περικυκλοῦσί σε εὐκαιρία, ἀτεχνῶς προσέχετε.
158. Don’t pay until you have the goods.
μὴ πληρώσῃς πρὶν ἂν ἔχῃς τὰ ἐμπορεύματα.
159. The customer is always right … until you have their cash.
ἀεὶ ἔχει ὀρθῶς ὁ ὠνητὴς… .ἕως τὰ ἀργύρια αὐτοῦ ἕξεις.
160. Respect is good, Latinum is better.
ἡ αἰδὼς ἀγαθὴ, τὸ λατινῶν κρείττον.

161. Never kill a customer, unless you make more profit out of his death than out of his life.
μήποτε τὸν ὠνητὴν ἀποκτείνῃς, ἐὰν μὴ ὁ θάνατος ἐπὶ πλέον ὠφελήσῃς ἢ τῆς ζωῆς.
162. His money is only yours when he can’t get it back.
τὰ ἀργύριά τινος σά ἐστιν, ὅταν μὴ δυνῆται ἀντιλαμβάνεσθαι.
163. A thirsty customer is good for profit, a drunk one isn’t.
δίψιος ὠνητὴς αὐξάνει τὸν κέρδος, μεθύων οὔ.
164. Never spend your own money when you can spend someone elses.
μήποτε τὰ χρήματά σου ἀναλίσκω, ὅτε τὰ ἀλλότρια δύνησαι ἀναλίσκειν.
165. Never allow one’s culture’s law to get in the way of a universal goal: profit.
μήποτε ἐπιτρέπετε τὸν νόμον τῆς πολιτείας σου κωλύειν τὸ κοινὸν σκόπον· τὸν κέρδος.

166. Never give away for free what can be sold.
Μήποτε δωρεὰν δίδοτε ἅτινα δύνασαι πωλεῖν.
167. If a deal is fairly and lawfully made, then seeking revenge, especially unprofitable revenge, is illegal.
Εἰ δίκαιος καὶ νόμιμος ὁ συνθηκάς, τὸ τιμωρίαν λαμβάνειν παράνομόν ἐστι, μάλιστα εἰ ἀλυσιτελὲς εἴεν.
168. Beware of relatives bearing gifts.
Φεῦγετε τοὺς δωροφόρους συγγενεῖς.
169. If you’re going to have to endure, make yourself comfortable.
εἰ δεῖ ὐμὰς ὑπομένειν, ζητεῖσθε ἡδονὴν μικρὰν.
170. Never gamble with an empath.
μήποτε κυβεύετε μάντει αἰσθητικῴ

171. Time is Latinum. The early Ferengi gets the Latinum.
κρόνος ἰσοῦται τῷ λατινῖ. ὁ ἑωθινὸς Φερεγγι λαμβάνει τὸν λατινῶνα.
172. If you can sell it, don’t hesitate to steal it.
Ἐὰν δυνῆσθε πωλεῖν τινα, μὴ ὀκνεῖτε kλέπτειν.
173. A piece of Latinum in the hand is worth two in a customer’s pocket.
ὁ λατινών ἐν τῇ χειρὶ ἄξιος τῶν δυοῖν ἑν τῇ τοῦ ὠνητοῦ πήρᾳ.
174. Share and perish.
ἐλεήσατε καὶ ἀπολέσατε.
175. When everything fails – run.
Ὅταν πάντα ἀποτύχῃ, τρέχετε.

176. Ferengi’s don’t give promotional gifts!
Ὁι Φερέγγιοι οὐκ διδόασι δωρεὰς ἵνα αὐξάνωσι τὴν ἐμπορίαν!
177. Know your enemies … but do business with them always.
Γνῶθι μὲν τοὺς ἐχθρούς σου… ἀεὶ δὲ χρηματίζετε αὐτοῖς.
178. The world is a stage – don’t forget to demand admission.
ὁ κόσμος σήνη, μή σε λανθανέτω εἰσπράσσειν μίσθον εἰσόδου.
179. Whenever you think that things can’t get worse, the FCA will be knocking on you door.
ὅταν ἂν νομίζῃς ὅτι τὰ πράγματα οὐχ ἥξουσι χείρονα, κρούσουσιν ἐξουσιασταῖ τῆν θύραν ὑμῶν.
180. Never offer a confession when a bribe will do.
μήποτε ὁμολογίαν τῆς αἰτίας παρέχετε ὅτε τινὰ δύνασθε δεκάζειν .

181. Even dishonesty can’t tarnish the glow of Latinum.
οὔδε ἡ ἀδικία δύναται μολύνειν τὴν αὐγὴν τοῦ λατινῶνος.
182. Whenever you’re being asked if you are god, the right answer is YES.
Ὅταν ἐρωτῶσί σε εἰ θεός εἶ, ἡ ὀρθὴ ἀπόκρισίς ἐστι ΝΑΙ.
183. Genius without opportunity is like Latinum in the mine.
ἡ ἐπιστήμη ἄνευ εὐκαιρίας ὁμοίη τῷ λατινῶνι ἐν τῷ μετάλλῳ
184. There are three things you must not talk about with aliens: sex, religion and taxes.
ἐξωγείοις πέρι τριῶν πραγμάτων μὴ διαλέγετε, τῆς ἀφροδίσιας, τῆς θρησκείας, καὶ τοῦ τέλους.
185. If you want to ruin yourself there are three known ways: Gambling is the fastest, women are the sweetest, and banks are the most reliable way.
ἐὰν βούλησθε παραγένεσθαι έν ναυκληρίᾳ, τρεῖς ἔχεις ὁδούς: τὸ κυβεύειν ἡ ταχεία ὁδος, αἱ γυναίκες ἡ ἡδονὴ, καὶ τραπεζίται βεβαιοτάτη εἰσίν.

186. There are two things that will catch up with you for sure: death and taxes.
δύο πράγματα ὐμὰς φθάνουσιν ἀνεὺ ἀμφισβητήσεως, ὁ θάνατος καὶ τὰ τέλη
187. If your dancing partner wants to lead at all costs, let her have her own way and ask another one to dance.
ἐὰν ἡ σὴς χορευτικὴ ἑταῖρα ἡγήσηται ἀμελῶς, ταύτην ἐάσατε χαίρειν καὶ ἑτέραν χορεύειν ἐρωτήσατε.
188. Never bet on a race you haven’t fixed.
Μηδέποτε κυβεύετε ἐπὶ ἀγώνα μὴ ἐπικρατησάμενον.
189. Borrow on a handshake; lend in writing.
δανείζεσθε ἐπὶ τῷ δεξιώματι, δανείζετε ἐπὶ τῃ γραφῇ
190. Drive your business or it will drive you.
εἴτε ἐλαύνετε τὴν ἐμπορίαν ὑμῶν εἴτε ἐλαύνεσθε ὐπὸ τῆς ἐμπορίας ὑμῶν.
191. Let other keep their reputation. You keep their money.
ἄλλοις μὲν τὸν κλέος, ὑμῖν δὲ τὰ ἀργύρια ἑπιτηρείτω.
192. Never cheat a Klingon…unless you sure you can get away with it.
μήποτε ἀπατᾶτε Κλίγκον… ἐὰν μὴ βέβαιος ᾖς ὅτι λανθάνετε ἁπατήσας.
193. Klingon women don’t dance tango.
αἱ Κλιγκῶνες οὐ χορεύουσι τὸν τάγγον.
194. It’s always good business to know about new customers before they walk in your door.
ἀεὶ σοφὴ ἐσθης τῆς ἐμπορίας τὸ νέους ὠνητὰς γνῶναι πρὶν αὐτοὺς εἰσελθεῖν εἰς τὸ πωλητήριον.
195. Wounds heal, but debt is forever.
τὰ τραύματα ἰατρεύονται, τὰ δὲ ὀφειλήματα αἰώνια.

196. Only give money to people you know you can steal from.
μόνον χρήματα δίδοτε τοῖς ἀνθρώποις ὥν δύνασθε κλέπτειν.
197. Never trust your customers, especially if they are your relatives.
μήποτε πιστεύετε ταῖς ὠνηταῖς, μάλιστα εἰ συγγενεῖς ὑμῶν.
198. Employees are the rungs on your ladder to success – don’t hesitate to step on them.
οἱ ἐργάται εἰσὶν οἱ βαθμοὶ τῇ κλίμακι τῆς ἐπιτυχίας – μὴ ὀκνεῖ ἐπίστασθαι ἐπ’ αὐτῶν.
199. The secret of one person is another person’s opportunity.
τὸ απόρρητόν τινος ἡ ἄλλου ἐυκαιρία ἐστίν.
200. A madman with Latinum means profit without return.
μαργίτης ἔχων λατινῶνα παρέχει τὸ κέρδος ἀνεὺ ἀποτείσεως χρημάτων.

201. The justification for profit is profit.
ἡ πρόφασις τοῦ κέρδους ἐστὶ τὸ κέρδος αὐτό.
202. a) A friend in need is a customer in the making.
Φίλος ἐν δείνῃ χρείᾳ ὠνητὴς δυνητικός ἐστιν.
202 b) A friend in need means three times the profit.
Φίλος ἐν δείνῃ χρείᾳ παρέχει τριπλάσιον κέρδος.
203. A Ferengi in need, will never do anything for free.
ὁ ἀποροῦμενος Φερέγγιος οὐδέποτε τινὰ ἀμισθῶς πράσσεται.
204. When the Grand Nagus arrives to offer you a business opportunity, it’s time to leave town until he’s gone.
Ὅταν ὁ Μέγας Νάγυς ἥκει ἵνα προσφέρῃ εὐκαιρίαν ἐμπορικὴν, χρή σε φύγειν τῆς πόλεως μέχρι ὄποταν ἀπέρχηται.
205. When the customer dies, the money stops a-comin’.
Ὅταν ὁ πελάτης τελευτᾷ, τὰ χρήματα παύεται εἰσίεσθαι.

206. Fighting with Klingons is like gambling with Cardassians – it’s good to have a friend around when you lose.
τὸ μάχειν κάτα τούς Κλιγόνας ὅμοιάς εἰσι τῷ κυβεύειν πρὸς τοὺς Καρδασσιανούς – καλὸν ἐστὶν ἔχειν φίλον παρόντα ὅταν ἡσσάοισθε.
207. Never trust a hardworking employee.
μήποτε πιστεύετε ἐργάτῃ σπεύδοντι.
208. Give someone a fish, you feed him for one day. Teach him how to fish, and you lose a steady customer.
δότε τινί ἰχθύν, μόνον μίαν ἡμέραν ἐσθίει. δίδαξον αὐτὸν ἁλιεύειν, καὶ λύετε ὠνητὴν βεβαίον.
209. Tell them what they want to hear.
Εἰπέτε αὐτοῖς ὅσα βούλονται ἀκούειν.
210. A wife, who is able to clean, saves the cleaning lady.
Ἡ δυνάμενη καθαίρειν γυνὴ ἀναπαύει τὴν καθαρίστριαν.

211. In business deals, a disruptor can be almost as important as a calculator.
ἐν τοῖς ἐμπορίοις συμβολαίοις, τὰ ἐνέργεια ὅπλα σχεδὸν εἶεν ἂν ἴσα τῷ λογιστῇ τῶν ἀριθμῶν.
212. If they accept your first offer, you either asked too little or offered too much.
Εἰ δέχονται τὴν πρώτην πρότασίν σου, ἢ πολὺ ἐλάττω ᾔτησας ἢ πολὺ πλέον προσέφερες.
213. Stay neutral in conflicts so that you can sell supplies to both sides.
ἀπέχεσθε αμφοτέρων ἐσχάτων τῆς ἀμφισβητήσεως, ὅπως δυνήσεσθε πωλεῖν τὰ ἐπιτήδεια ἀμφοτέροις.
214. Never begin a business transaction on an empty stomach.
Μήποτε ἄρχεσθε τῆν πράξιν ἐμπορία μετὰ γαστρός κενῆς .
215. Instinct without opportunity is useless.
ἡ δεινότης ἀνεὺ τῆς εὐκαιρίας ἄχρηστός ἐστιν.
216. Never take hospitality from someone worse off than yourself.
Μήποτε παραδέχεσθε τὴν φιλοξενίαν παρὰ τῶν ταλαιπωροτέρων.
217. Only pay for it if you are confronted with loaded phaser.
Μόνον πληρῶσετε τὰ ἀναλώματα, ἐὰν ἐναντιώσωσίν σοι σὺν ὅπλῳ ἐνεργείῳ.
218. Always know what you’re buying.
Γνῶθι πάντοτε τί ἀγοράζεις.
219. A friend is not a friend if he asks for a discount.
φίλος οὐκ ἔστιν φίλος ἀληθινὸς ἂν αἰτῇ μειώσεως τῆς τίσεως.
220. Profit is like a bed of roses – a few thorns are inevitable.
τὸ κέρδος ἔοικεν τῇ πρασιᾷ ῥόδων – ὀλίγαι ἄκανθαι ἀναγκαίως γίγνονται.

221. Beware of any man who thinks with his lobes.
φυλάττετε πᾶντα ἄνδρας ὃσοι λόβοις νοοῦσιν
222. Knowledge is Latinum.
ἡ γνῶσίς ἐστι λατινῶν.
223. Rich men don’t come to buy; they come to take.
οἱ πλούσιοι οὐκ ἔρχονται ὠς ἀγοράσοντες, ἀλλὰ ὡς ἁρπάζοντες ἔρχονται.
224. Never throw anything away: It may be worht a lot of Latinum some Stardate.
Μήποτέ τι ἀπορρίψατε, ἴσως ἔχῃ μεγάλην ἀξίαν εἰς τὸ μέλλον.
225. Pride comes before a loss.
ὐπερηφανία προκόπτει ἐμπρόσθεν τῆς καταστροφῆς.

226. Don’t take your family for granted, only their Latinum.
μὴ γίγνεσθε ἀχάριστοι πρὸς τὴν οἰκογένειάν σου, μόνον πρὸς τὸ λατινῶν αὐτῶν.
227. Loyalty can be bought … and sold.
ἡ πίστη τῶν ἀνθρώπων ὁιά τε ἀγοράζειν … καὶ πωλεῖν
228. All things come to those who wait, even Latinum.
τὰ πάντα ἔρχονται πρὸς τοὺς ἀναμένοντας, καὶ δὴ καὶ τὸ λατινῶν.
229. Beware the man who doesn’t make time for oo-mox.
φυλάσσετε τὸν ἄνδρα ὃς οὐ ἐγχωρει τὸ χρόνον εἰς τὰ ἀφροδίσια.
230. Manipulation may be a Ferengi’s greatest tool, and liability.
ἡ πανουργία τὸ ἀμείνων ὄργανον εἶεν τῶν Φερεγγίων, καὶ τὸ ἀμείνων εὐεπίθετον
231. If you steal it, make sure it has a warranty.
εὰν κλέψητε, βεβαίεσθε ὅτι ἔχει ἐγγύησιν.
232. Life’s no fair (How else would you turn a profit?).
ὁ βίος οὐκ ἔστιν δίκαιος (πῶς γὰρ ἄλλως ἄν τὸ κέρδος ἀνύοιτε;).
233. Every dark cloud has a Latinum lining.
τὸ ἔσω τῶν πάντων νεφελῶν σκοτεινῶν ἐστι ἐκ λατινῶνος.
μήποτε ὁμιλεῖτε μετὰ πτωχῶν· βλάβην γὰρ φέρει τῷ κέρδει.
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235. Don’t trust anyone who trusts you.
μὴ πιστεύετε οὐδενὶ τῷ πιστεύοντί σοι.

236. You can’t buy fate.
οὐκ ἐπὶ λατινῶνος ἀγοράσετε τὴν τύχην
237. There’s a sucker born every minute. Be sure you’re the first to find each one.
κατὰ λεπτόν ἄφρων πλάσσεται, εὑρίσκετε ἕκαστα πρὶν τοὺς ἄλλους.
238. The truth will cost.
ἡ ἀλήθεια πολυτελής ἐστιν.
239. Ambition knows no family.
ἡ φιλοτιμία οὐκ οἶδε συγγένεια.
240. The higher you bid, the more customers you drive away.
ὅσα μᾶλλον ἀπαιτεῖτε, τοσοῦτα πλέον ἀποδιώκετε τοὺς πελάτας.
241. Never underestimate the inportance of the fist impression.
μὴποτε ὑποτιμᾶ τὴν σπουδὴν τῆς πρώτης φαντασία.
242. More is good, all is better.
πλείων ἀγαθός, πᾶς κρείττων.
243. If you got something nice to say, then SHOUT.
ἐὰν ἔχῃς καλὰ εἰπεῖν, τότε ΚΡΑΎΓΑΖΕ αὐτά.
244. If you can’t sell it, sit on it, but never give it away.
ἐὰν μὴ δύνησθε πωλῆσαί τινα, κατέχετε αὐτὸ, ἀλλὰ μὴ δότε αὐτὸ δωρεάν.
245. A warranty is valid only if they can find you.
ἡ ἐγγύησις μόνον κυρεῖ ἐὰν δύνωνται ὑμὰς εὑρεῖν.

246. He that speaks ill of the wares will buy them.
ὁ κακολογῶν τὰ ἐμπορεύματα, αὐτὰ ἀγοράσει
247. Never question luck.
μήποτε τῇ τύχῃ ἀμφισβητεῖτε.
248. Celebrate when you are paid, not, when you are promised.
Ἐορτάζετε ὅταν ἀποδίδωνται, μὴ ὅταν ὑπισχνῶνται
249. Respect other culture’s beliefs; they’ll be more likely to give you money.
Σέβεσθε τὰς πεποιθήσεις ὑπὸ τῶν ἄλλων πολιτισμῶν· οὗτοι μάλλον ῥαδίως πεισθήσονται ὑπὸ ὑμῶν πωλεῖν τὰ ἐμπορεύματα.
250. A dead vendor doesn’t demand money.
νεκρὸς πώλης οὐ χρήματα ἀπαιτεῖ

251. Satisfaction is not guaranteed.
ἡ ἱκανοποίησις οὐ ἐγγυῶται.
252. Let the buyer beware.
φυλάττετω ὁ ὠνητὴς
253. A contract without fine print is a fool’s document.
συμβόλαιον ἄνευ τῶν σαφηνιζόντων γράμματών έστι γράφη τῶν ἀμαθῶν.
254. Anyone who can’t tell a fake doesn’t deserve the real thing.
ὁ μὴ δυνάμενος διακρίνειν τὸ ψευδὲς οὐκ ἀξίος ἐστίν τοῦ ἀληθοῦς.
255. A warranty without loop-holes is a liability.
ἐγγύησις ἄνευ ἀποστροφὴς ἐστὶ εὐεπίθετον.

256. Synthehol is the lubricant of choice for a customer’s stuck purse.
ἡ ψευδομέθη ὁ αἱρετός μοχλός ἐστιν ἵνα ἐξαιρῇ ὁ ὠνητὴς τὴν πηκτὴν πήρην
257. Only fools negotiate with their own money.
μόνοι ἄφρονες σπένδουσιν τοῖς ἰδίοις χρήμασι.
258. A Ferengi is only as important as the amount of Latinum he carries in his pockets.
ὅσα χρημάτων Φερέγγι φέρει ἐν τῷ κόλπῳ, τόση αύτῷ ἐστιν ἡ δόξα.
259. A lie is a way to tell the truth to someone who doesn’t know.
τὸ φεύδεσθαι τρόπος ἐστὶ τοῦ λέγειν τὴν αληθείαν τῷ μὴ εἰδότι
260. Gambling is like the way to power: The only way to win is to cheat, but don’t get caught in the process.
τὸ κυβεύειν ὅμοιον ἐστὶν τῇ ὁδῷ εἰς ἄρχην· ὁ μόνος τρόπος πορεύεται εἰς τὸ νικᾶν ἐστὶν τὸ ἀπατᾶν. ἀλλὰ μὴ προσληφθείης ἐν τῷ ἀδίκῳ.

261. A wealthy man can afford everything except a conscience.
ὁ πλούσιος τὰ πάντα οἶός τ’ ἔχειν πλὴν συνειδήσεως.
262. No lobes, no profit.
οὐ λοβοὶ, οὐ κέρδος.
263. Never let a female in clothes cloud your sense of profit.
οὐδαμῶς ἐᾶτε γυναῖκα περιζωννῦσαν ἱματίους ταράσσειν τὴν δεξιότητά σου πρὸς τὸ κέρδος.
264. It’s not the size of your planet, but it’s income, that matters.
οὐχὶ τὸ μέγεθος τοῦ πλανήτου ἀναλογίζεται, ἀλλὰ ἡ ἐμπόρια πρόσοδος αὐτοῦ.
265. The fear of loss may be your greatest enemy or your best friend – choose wisely.
ὁ φόβος τῆς ἀπωλείας γένοιτε ὁ μέγιστος ἐχθρός σου ἢ ὁ κράτιστος φίλος – σοφῶς ἐπιλέξατε.

266. A pair of good ears will ring dry a hundred tongues.
συνωρὶς τῶν ὤτων τῶν ἀγαθῶν ἐξηράνει ἑκατὸν γλῶσσας.
267. Wish not so much to live Long, as to live well.
μὴ ζητεῖτε μακροβιότητα, ἀλλὰ τὸ εὖ ζῆν.
268. a) When in doubt, lie.
ὅταν διαστάζητε, ψεύσατε.
268. b) When in doubt, buy.
ὅταν διαστάζητε, ἀγοράσατε
268. c) When in doubt, demand more money.
ὅταν διαστάζητε, ἀπαιτήσατε πλείονα χρήματα.
268. d) When in doubt, shoot them, take their money, run and blame someone else.
ὅταν διαστάζητε, ἀυτοὺς ἀκοντίσατε, τὰ χρήματα ἁρπάσατε, φεύξατε, καὶ κατηγορήσατε ἄλλον.
269. Never purchase anything that has been promised to be valuable or go up in value.
ὅτινα ὑπέσχεται εἶναι πολύτιμον ἢ περὶ πολλοῦ ποιεῖσθαι ἐν τῷ μέλλοντι χρόνῳ μήποτε ἀγοράζειν
270. It’s better to have gambled and lost than to never have gambled at all.
κρείττον τὸ κυβεύειν καὶ ἀπολέσθαι ἢ τοῦ μηδὲν κινδυνεύειν καὶ ἔτι ἀπολέσαι.

271. There’s many witty men whose brains can’t line their pockets.
πολλοί μεν εἴσι δεινοὶ οὐ δὲ δυνάμενοι τὰς τούτων κόλους χρυσίου πεπληρῶσθαι
272. The way to a Ferengi’s heart is through his wallet.
ἡ ὅδος εἰς τὴν καρδίαν τῶν Φερέγγων πορεύεται διὰ τοῦ βαλλαντίου.
273. Always count their Latinum before selling anything.
ἁεὶ ἀριθμεῖτε τὸν Λατινῶνα τοῦ ὠνητοῦ πρὸ τοῦ πωλεῖν τινά.
274. There is no profit in love; however, a strong heart is worth a few bars of Latinum on the open market. Keep it on ice.
ἐν τῷ ἔρωτι οὐκ ἔστι τὸ κέρδος· ἀλλὰ τὴν ἰσχυρὰ καρδία ἀξία ἐστὶν ὀλίγων πλίνθων Λατινῶνος ἐπὶ τῶν ἀγορῶν. ἐπιτηρεῖτε αὐτὴν ἐπὶ τῷ παγετῷ.
275. Latinum can’t buy happiness, but you can sure have a blast renting it.
τὸ λατινῶν οὐ δύναται ἀγοράσαι τὴν εὐδαιμονίαν, ἀλλὰ τῷ μισθωτῷ σφόδρα ἀρέσκει.
276. If at first you don’t succeed, try to acquire again.
ἐὰν τὸ πρῶτον ἀποτύχητε, πειράσατε πάλιν κτᾶσθαι.
277. Diamonds may be girl’s best friend, but you can only buy the girl with Latinum.
οἱ ἀδαμάντες μὲν φίλοι ταῖς κοραῖς, ἡ δὲ κόρη τῷ λατινῶνι ἀγοράζεται.
278. It’s better to swallow your pride than to lose your profit. ἀμείνον τὸ καταπίνειν τῆν ἀλαζονείαν ἢ τοῦ διαλύειν τὸ κέρδος.
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279. Never close a deal too soon after a female strokes your lobes.
μηδέποτε ἐπιτελήσατε τὴν συμφωνίαν αὐτίκα μετὰ ἀλείφει τοῦς λοβοῦς ὑμῶν.
280. An empty bag can not stand upright.
ὁ κένος σάκκος οὐ δύναται ὀρθῶς σταθῆναι.

281. Blood is thicker than water, but harder to sell.
τό μὲν αἷμα πυκνότερον τοῦ ὕδατος, ἀλλὰ δυσκολώτερον τὸ πωλεῖν ἐστιν.
282. Business is like war; it’s important to recognize the winner.
ἡ ἐμπορία ὁμοία τῷ πολέμῳ· δεῖ γνῶναι τὴν νικητὴν.
283. Rules are always subject to change.
οἱ κανόνες ἀεὶ μεταβάλλοντες.
284. Rules are always subject to interpretation.
oἱ κανόνες ἀεὶ ἑρμηνευέτεοι.
285. No good deed ever goes unpunished.
οὐδεμία εύεργεσία ἀζημίως οὔποτε ἄγει
286. Hear all, trust nothing!
ἀκούετε πάντα, μηδένι πιστεύετε.
287. When Morn leaves it is all over.
ὅταν ὁ Μορν ἀπέρχηται, πάντα τελείως τελεί.

~ΤΟ ΤΕΛΟΣ~

Ferengi Rules of Acquisition