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The first Rules of Acquisition, codifying [[Ferengi]] culture for millennia to follow, were written by [[Grand Nagus]] [[Gint]].<ref name="BodyParts"/> Ferengi children were expected to memorize all 285 rules of acquisition on command,<ref name="Nagus"/> though females were forbidden to do so<ref name="Rules"/> prior to Grand Nagus [[Zek]]'s reforms of the 2370s.<sup>[Citation needed]</sup>
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The first Rules of Acquisition, codifying [[Ferengi]] culture for millennia to follow, were written by [[Grand Nagus]] [[Gint]].<ref name="DSN497"/> Ferengi children are expected to memorize all 285 rules of acquisition on command,<ref name="DSN411"/> though females were forbidden to do so<ref name="DSN427"/> prior to Grand Nagus [[Zek]]'s reforms of the 2370s.<sup>[Citation needed]</sup>
  
* 1. Once you have their money, you never give it back.<ref name="Nagus"/>
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* 1. Once you have their money, you never give it back.<ref name="DSN411"/>
* 3. Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to.<ref name="Maquis1"/>
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* 3. Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to.<ref name="DSN440"/>
* 6. Never allow family to stand in the way of opportunity.<ref name="Nagus"/>
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* 6. Never allow family to stand in the way of opportunity.<ref name="DSN411"/>
* 7. Keep your ears open.<ref name="HandsProphets"/>
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* 7. Keep your ears open.<ref name="DSN420"/>
 
* 8. Small print leads to large risk.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 8. Small print leads to large risk.<ref name="FRoA"/>
* 9. Opportunity plus instinct equals profit.<ref name="Storyteller"/>
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* 9. Opportunity plus instinct equals profit.<ref name="DSN420"/>
* 10. Greed is eternal.<ref name="ProphetMotive"/>
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* 10. Greed is eternal.<ref name="DSN462"/>
 
* 13. Anything worth doing is worth doing for money.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 13. Anything worth doing is worth doing for money.<ref name="FRoA"/>
* 16. A deal is a deal...<ref name="Melora"/> until a better one comes along.<ref name="FRoA"/>
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* 16. A deal is a deal...<ref name="DSN426"/> until a better one comes along.<ref name="FRoA"/>
* 17. A contract is a contract is a contract. But only between Ferengi.<ref name="BodyParts"/>
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* 17. A contract is a contract is a contract. But only between Ferengi.<ref name="DSN497"/>
* 18. A Ferengi without profit is no Ferengi at all.<ref name="HeartStone"/>
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* 18. A Ferengi without profit is no Ferengi at all.<ref name="DSN460"/>
 
* 19. Satisfaction is not guaranteed.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 19. Satisfaction is not guaranteed.<ref name="FRoA"/>
* 21. Never place friendship above profit.<ref name="Rules"/>
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* 21. Never place friendship above profit.<ref name="DSN427"/>
* 22. A wise man can hear profit in the wind.<ref name="Rules"/>
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* 22. A wise man can hear profit in the wind.<ref name="DSN427"/>
 
* 27. There's nothing more dangerous than an honest businessman.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 27. There's nothing more dangerous than an honest businessman.<ref name="FRoA"/>
* 31. Never make fun of a Ferengi's mother...<ref name="Siege"/> insult something he cares about instead.<ref name="FRoA"/>
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* 31. Never make fun of a Ferengi's mother...<ref name="DSN423"/> insult something he cares about instead.<ref name="FRoA"/>
* 33. It never hurts to suck up to the boss.<ref name="Rules"/>
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* 33. It never hurts to suck up to the boss.<ref name="DSN427"/>
* 34. War is good for business.<ref name="Destiny"/>
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* 34. War is good for business.<ref name="DSN461"/>
* 35. Peace is good for business.<ref name="Destiny"/>
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* 35. Peace is good for business.<ref name="DSN461"/>
 
* 40. She can touch your lobes, but never your latinum.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 40. She can touch your lobes, but never your latinum.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 41. Profit is its own reward.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 41. Profit is its own reward.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 44. Never confuse wisdom with luck.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 44. Never confuse wisdom with luck.<ref name="FRoA"/>
* 47. Don't trust a man wearing a better suit than your own.<ref name="Rivals"/>
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* 47. Don't trust a man wearing a better suit than your own.<ref name="DSN431"/>
* 48. The bigger the smile, the sharper the knife.<ref name="Rules"/>
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* 48. The bigger the smile, the sharper the knife.<ref name="DSN427"/>
 
* 52. Never ask when you can take.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 52. Never ask when you can take.<ref name="FRoA"/>
* 53. Never trust anybody taller than you.<ref name="RaiseDawn"/>
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* 57. Good customers are rare as latinum. Treasure them.<ref name="DSN433"/>
* 54. Rate divided by time equals profit.<ref name="RaiseDawn"/>
 
* 55. Take joy from profit, and profit from joy.<ref name="RaiseDawn"/>
 
* 57. Good customers are rare as latinum. Treasure them.<ref name="ArmageddonGame"/>
 
 
* 58. There is no substitute for success.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 58. There is no substitute for success.<ref name="FRoA"/>
* 59. Free advice is seldom cheap.<ref name="Rules"/>
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* 59. Free advice is seldom cheap.<ref name="DSN427"/>
 
* 60. Keep your lies consistent.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 60. Keep your lies consistent.<ref name="FRoA"/>
* 62. The riskier the road, the greater the profit.<ref name="Rules"/>
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* 62. The riskier the road, the greater the profit.<ref name="DSN427"/>
 
* 65. Win or lose, there's always Huyperian beetle snuff.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 65. Win or lose, there's always Huyperian beetle snuff.<ref name="FRoA"/>
* 75. Home is where the heart is... but the stars are made of latinum.<ref name="CivilDefense"/>
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* 75. Home is where the heart is... but the stars are made of latinum.<ref name="DSN453"/>
* 76. Every once in a while, declare peace. It confuses the hell out of your enemies!<ref name="Homecoming"/>
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* 76. Every once in a while, declare peace. It confuses the hell out of your enemies!<ref name="DSN421"/>
 
* 79. Beware of the Vulcan greed for knowledge.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 79. Beware of the Vulcan greed for knowledge.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 82. The flimsier the product, the higher the price.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 82. The flimsier the product, the higher the price.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 85. Never let the competition know what you're thinking.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 85. Never let the competition know what you're thinking.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 89. Ask not what your profits can do for you, but what you can do for your profits.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 89. Ask not what your profits can do for you, but what you can do for your profits.<ref name="FRoA"/>
* 94. Females and finances don't mix.<ref name="FRoA"/><ref name="ProfitLace"/>
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* 94. Females and finances don't mix.<ref name="FRoA"/><ref name="DSN547"/>
* 95. Expand or die.<ref name="FalseProfits"/>
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* 95. Expand or die.<ref name="VOY144"/>
 
* 97. Enough... is never enough.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 97. Enough... is never enough.<ref name="FRoA"/>
* 98. Every man has his price.<ref name="Moonlight"/>
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* 98. Every man has his price.<ref name="DSN543"/>
 
* 99. Trust is the biggest liability of all.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 99. Trust is the biggest liability of all.<ref name="FRoA"/>
* 102. Nature decays, but latinum lasts forever.<ref name="JemHadar"/>
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* 102. Nature decays, but latinum lasts forever.<ref name="DSN446"/>
* 103. Sleep can interfere with... (ending unknown)<ref name="Rules"/>
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* 103. Sleep can interfere with... (ending unknown)<ref name="DSN427"/>
 
* 104. Faith moves mountains... of inventory.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 104. Faith moves mountains... of inventory.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 106. There is no honor in poverty.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 106. There is no honor in poverty.<ref name="FRoA"/>
* 109. Dignity and an empty sack is worth the sack.<ref name="Rivals"/>
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* 109. Dignity and an empty sack is worth the sack.<ref name="DSN431"/>
* 111. Treat people in your debt like family... exploit them.<ref name="PastTense1"/><ref name="DarkLight"/>
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* 111. Treat people in your debt like family... exploit them.<ref name="DSN457"/><ref name="DSN509"/>
* 112. Never have sex with the boss's sister.<ref name="PlayingGod"/>
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* 112. Never have sex with the boss's sister.<ref name="DSN437"/>
 
* 113. Always have sex with the boss.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 113. Always have sex with the boss.<ref name="FRoA"/>
* 117. You can't free a fish from water.<ref name="FRoA"/> <em>(See also: Rule 217)</em>
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* 117. You can't free a fish from water.<ref name="FRoA"/><ref name="117-217"/>
 
* 121. Everything is for sale, even friendship.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 121. Everything is for sale, even friendship.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 123. Even a blind man can recognize the glow of latinum.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 123. Even a blind man can recognize the glow of latinum.<ref name="FRoA"/>
* 125. You can't make a deal if you're dead.<ref name="AR558"/>
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* 125. You can't make a deal if you're dead.<ref name="DSN558"/>
* 139. Wives serve, brothers inherit.<ref name="Evil"/>
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* 139. Wives serve, brothers inherit.<ref name="DSN428"/>
 
* 141. Only fools pay retail.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 141. Only fools pay retail.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 144. There's nothing wrong with charity... as long as it ends up in <em>your</em> pocket.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 144. There's nothing wrong with charity... as long as it ends up in <em>your</em> pocket.<ref name="FRoA"/>
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* 181. Not even dishonesty can tarnish the shine of profit.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 181. Not even dishonesty can tarnish the shine of profit.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 189. Let others keep their reputation. You keep their money.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 189. Let others keep their reputation. You keep their money.<ref name="FRoA"/>
* 190. Hear all, trust nothing.<ref name="CalltoArms"/>
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* 190. Hear all, trust nothing.<ref name="DSN524"/>
 
* 192. Never cheat a Klingon... unless you're sure you can get away with it.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 192. Never cheat a Klingon... unless you're sure you can get away with it.<ref name="FRoA"/>
* 194. It's always good business to know about your customers before they walk in your door.<ref name="Whispers"/>
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* 194. It's always good business to know about your customers before they walk in your door.<ref name="DSN434"/>
 
* 202. The justification for profit is profit.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 202. The justification for profit is profit.<ref name="FRoA"/>
* 203. New customers are like razor-toothed gree-worms. They can be succulent, but sometimes they bite back.<ref name="GreenMen"/>
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* 203. New customers are like razor-toothed gree-worms. They can be succulent, but sometimes they bite back.<ref name="DSN480"/>
* 211. Employees are the rungs on the ladder of success. Don't hesitate to step on them.<ref name="BarAssn"/>
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* 208. Sometimes the only thing more dangerous than a question is an answer.<ref name="PDG107"/>
* 214. Never begin a business negotiation on an empty stomach.<ref name="Maquis1"/>
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* 211. Employees are the rungs on the ladder of success. Don't hesitate to step on them.<ref name="DSN488"/>
* 217. You can't free a fish from water.<ref name="PastTense1"/> <em>(See also: Rule 117)</em>
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* 214. Never begin a business negotiation on an empty stomach.<ref name="DSN440"/>
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* 217. You can't free a fish from water.<ref name="DSN457"/><ref name="117-217"/>
 
* 218. Always know what you're buying.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 218. Always know what you're buying.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 223. Beware the man who doesn't make time for <em>oo-mox</em>.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 223. Beware the man who doesn't make time for <em>oo-mox</em>.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 229. Latinum lasts longer than lust.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 229. Latinum lasts longer than lust.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 236. You can't buy fate.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 236. You can't buy fate.<ref name="FRoA"/>
* 239. Never be afraid to mislabel a product.<ref name="BodyParts"/>
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* 239. Never be afraid to mislabel a product.<ref name="DSN497"/>
 
* 242. More is good... all is better.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 242. More is good... all is better.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 255. A wife is a luxury... a smart accountant a necessity.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 255. A wife is a luxury... a smart accountant a necessity.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 261. A wealthy man can afford anything except a conscience.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 261. A wealthy man can afford anything except a conscience.<ref name="FRoA"/>
* 263. Never allow doubt to tarnish your lust for latinum.<ref name="BarAssn"/>
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* 263. Never allow doubt to tarnish your lust for latinum.<ref name="DSN488"/>
 
* 266. When in doubt, lie.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 266. When in doubt, lie.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 284. Deep down everyone's a Ferengi.<ref name="FRoA"/>
 
* 284. Deep down everyone's a Ferengi.<ref name="FRoA"/>
* 285. No good deed ever goes unpunished.<sup>[<a href="#14">14</a>, <a href="#30">30</a>]</sup>
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* 285. No good deed ever goes unpunished.<ref name="DSN444"/><ref name="DSN549"/>
 
* Unk. Exploitation begins at home.<sup>[Citation needed]</sup>
 
* Unk. Exploitation begins at home.<sup>[Citation needed]</sup>
  
== References ==
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{{References}}
 
<references>
 
<references>
<ref name="Nagus">"[[The Nagus (Episode)|The Nagus]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 411. Television. 22 March 1993.</ref>
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<ref name="117-217">Rules 117 and 217 are identical. It's unclear if this is due to a publishing error in the book [[The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition (Book)|"The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition"]], or if the rule was misquoted in the episode [[Past Tense, Part I (Episode)|"Past Tense, Part I"]]. Both iterations have been placed on this list at this time.</ref>
<ref name="Storyteller">"[[The Storyteller (Episode)|The Storyteller]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 414. Television. 3 May 1993.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN411">{{RefDSN411}}</ref>
<ref name="HandsProphets">"[[In the Hands of the Prophets (Episode)|In the Hands of the Prophets]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 420. Television. 21 June 1993.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN420">{{RefDSN420}}</ref>
<ref name="Homecoming">"[[The Homecoming (Episode)|The Homecoming]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 421. Television. 27 September 1993.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN421">{{RefDSN421}}</ref>
<ref name="Siege">"[[The Siege (Episode)|The Siege]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 423. Television. 11 October 1993.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN423">{{RefDSN423}}</ref>
<ref name="Melora">"[[Melora (Episode)|Melora]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 426. Television. 1 November 1993.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN426">{{RefDSN426}}</ref>
<ref name="Rules">"[[Rules of Acquisition (Episode)|Rules of Acquisition]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 427. Television. 8 November 1993.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN427">{{RefDSN427}}</ref>
<ref name="Evil">"[[Necessary Evil (Episode)|Necessary Evil]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 428. Television. 15 November 1993.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN428">{{RefDSN428}}</ref>
<ref name="Rivals">"[[Rivals (Episode)|Rivals]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 431. Television. 3 January 1994.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN431">{{RefDSN431}}</ref>
<ref name="ArmageddonGame">"[[Armageddon Game (Episode)|Armageddon Game]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 433. Television. 31 January 1994.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN433">{{RefDSN433}}</ref>
<ref name="Whispers">"[[Whispers (Episode)|Whispers]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 434. Television. 7 February 1994.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN434">{{RefDSN434}}</ref>
<ref name="PlayingGod">"[[PlayingGod (Episode)|Playing God]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 437. Television. 28 February 1994.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN437">{{RefDSN437}}</ref>
<ref name="Maquis1">"[[The Maquis, Part I (Episode)|The Maquis, Part I]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 440. Television. 25 April 1994.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN440">{{RefDSN440}}</ref>
<ref name="JemHadar">"[[The Jem'Hadar (Episode)|The Jem'Hadar]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 446. Television. 13 June 1994.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN444">{{RefDSN444}}</ref>
<ref name="CivilDefense">"[[Civil Defense (Episode)|Civil Defense]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 453. Television. 7 November 1994.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN446">{{RefDSN446}}</ref>
<ref name="PastTense1">"[[Past Tense, Part I (Episode)|Past Tense, Part I]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 457. Television. 2 January 1995.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN453">{{RefDSN453}}</ref>
<ref name="HeartStone">"[[Heart of Stone (Episode)|Heart of Stone]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 460. Television. 6 February 1995.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN457">{{RefDSN457}}</ref>
<ref name="Destiny">"[[Destiny (Episode)|Destiny]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 461. Television. 13 February 1995.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN460">{{RefDSN460}}</ref>
<ref name="ProphetMotive">"[[Prophet Motive (Episode)|Prophet Motive]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 462. Television. 20 February 1995.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN461">{{RefDSN461}}</ref>
<ref name="FRoA">"[[The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition (Book)|The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]].'' Book. July 1995.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN462">{{RefDSN462}}</ref>
<ref name="GreenMen">"[[Little Green Men (Episode)|Little Green Men]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 480. Television. 6 November 1995.</ref>
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<ref name="FRoA">[[The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition (Book)|"The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition"]]. ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]].'' Book. Simon &amp; Schuster/Pocket Books, July 1995.</ref>
<ref name="BarAssn">"[[Bar Association (Episode)|Bar Association]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 488. Television. 19 February 1996.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN480">{{RefDSN480}}</ref>
<ref name="BodyParts">"[[Body Parts (Episode)|Body Parts]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 497. Television. 10 June 1996.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN488">{{RefDSN488}}</ref>
<ref name="FalseProfits">"[[False Profits (Episode)|False Profits]]." ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]],'' Episode 144. Television. 2 October 1996.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN497">{{RefDSN497}}</ref>
<ref name="DarkLight">"[[The Darkness and the Light (Episode)|The Darkness and the Light]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 509. Television. 6 January 1997.</ref>
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<ref name="VOY144">[[False Profits (Episode)|"False Profits"]]. ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]],'' Episode 144. Television. Paramount Pictures Corporation, 2 October 1996.</ref>
<ref name="CalltoArms">"[[Call to Arms (Episode)|Call to Arms]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 524. Television. 16 June 1997.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN509">{{RefDSN509}}</ref>
<ref name="Moonlight">"[[In the Pale Moonlight (Episode)|In the Pale Moonlight]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 543. Television. 13 April 1998.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN524">{{RefDSN524}}</ref>
<ref name="ProfitLace">"[[Profit and Lace (Episode)|Profit and Lace]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 547. Television. 11 May 1998.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN543">{{RefDSN543}}</ref>
<ref name="AR558">"[[The Siege of AR-558 (Episode)|The Siege of AR-558]]." ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]],'' Episode 558. Television. 16 November 1998.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN547">{{RefDSN547}}</ref>
<ref name="RaiseDawn">"[[Raise the Dawn (Novel)|Raise the Dawn]]." ''[[Star Trek: Typhon Pact]],'' Book 7. Novel. June 2012.</ref>
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<ref name="DSN549">{{RefDSN549}}</ref>
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<ref name="DSN558">{{RefDSN558}}</ref>
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<ref name="PDG107">{{RefPDG107}}</ref>
 
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Myriad Universes: Rules of Acquisition
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The first Rules of Acquisition, codifying Ferengi culture for millennia to follow, were written by Grand Nagus Gint.[1] Ferengi children are expected to memorize all 285 rules of acquisition on command,[2] though females were forbidden to do so[3] prior to Grand Nagus Zek's reforms of the 2370s.[Citation needed]

  • 1. Once you have their money, you never give it back.[2]
  • 3. Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to.[4]
  • 6. Never allow family to stand in the way of opportunity.[2]
  • 7. Keep your ears open.[5]
  • 8. Small print leads to large risk.[6]
  • 9. Opportunity plus instinct equals profit.[5]
  • 10. Greed is eternal.[7]
  • 13. Anything worth doing is worth doing for money.[6]
  • 16. A deal is a deal...[8] until a better one comes along.[6]
  • 17. A contract is a contract is a contract. But only between Ferengi.[1]
  • 18. A Ferengi without profit is no Ferengi at all.[9]
  • 19. Satisfaction is not guaranteed.[6]
  • 21. Never place friendship above profit.[3]
  • 22. A wise man can hear profit in the wind.[3]
  • 27. There's nothing more dangerous than an honest businessman.[6]
  • 31. Never make fun of a Ferengi's mother...[10] insult something he cares about instead.[6]
  • 33. It never hurts to suck up to the boss.[3]
  • 34. War is good for business.[11]
  • 35. Peace is good for business.[11]
  • 40. She can touch your lobes, but never your latinum.[6]
  • 41. Profit is its own reward.[6]
  • 44. Never confuse wisdom with luck.[6]
  • 47. Don't trust a man wearing a better suit than your own.[12]
  • 48. The bigger the smile, the sharper the knife.[3]
  • 52. Never ask when you can take.[6]
  • 57. Good customers are rare as latinum. Treasure them.[13]
  • 58. There is no substitute for success.[6]
  • 59. Free advice is seldom cheap.[3]
  • 60. Keep your lies consistent.[6]
  • 62. The riskier the road, the greater the profit.[3]
  • 65. Win or lose, there's always Huyperian beetle snuff.[6]
  • 75. Home is where the heart is... but the stars are made of latinum.[14]
  • 76. Every once in a while, declare peace. It confuses the hell out of your enemies![15]
  • 79. Beware of the Vulcan greed for knowledge.[6]
  • 82. The flimsier the product, the higher the price.[6]
  • 85. Never let the competition know what you're thinking.[6]
  • 89. Ask not what your profits can do for you, but what you can do for your profits.[6]
  • 94. Females and finances don't mix.[6][16]
  • 95. Expand or die.[17]
  • 97. Enough... is never enough.[6]
  • 98. Every man has his price.[18]
  • 99. Trust is the biggest liability of all.[6]
  • 102. Nature decays, but latinum lasts forever.[19]
  • 103. Sleep can interfere with... (ending unknown)[3]
  • 104. Faith moves mountains... of inventory.[6]
  • 106. There is no honor in poverty.[6]
  • 109. Dignity and an empty sack is worth the sack.[12]
  • 111. Treat people in your debt like family... exploit them.[20][21]
  • 112. Never have sex with the boss's sister.[22]
  • 113. Always have sex with the boss.[6]
  • 117. You can't free a fish from water.[6][23]
  • 121. Everything is for sale, even friendship.[6]
  • 123. Even a blind man can recognize the glow of latinum.[6]
  • 125. You can't make a deal if you're dead.[24]
  • 139. Wives serve, brothers inherit.[25]
  • 141. Only fools pay retail.[6]
  • 144. There's nothing wrong with charity... as long as it ends up in your pocket.[6]
  • 162. Even in the worst times, someone turns a profit.[6]
  • 177. Know your enemies... but do business with them always.[6]
  • 181. Not even dishonesty can tarnish the shine of profit.[6]
  • 189. Let others keep their reputation. You keep their money.[6]
  • 190. Hear all, trust nothing.[26]
  • 192. Never cheat a Klingon... unless you're sure you can get away with it.[6]
  • 194. It's always good business to know about your customers before they walk in your door.[27]
  • 202. The justification for profit is profit.[6]
  • 203. New customers are like razor-toothed gree-worms. They can be succulent, but sometimes they bite back.[28]
  • 208. Sometimes the only thing more dangerous than a question is an answer.[29]
  • 211. Employees are the rungs on the ladder of success. Don't hesitate to step on them.[30]
  • 214. Never begin a business negotiation on an empty stomach.[4]
  • 217. You can't free a fish from water.[20][23]
  • 218. Always know what you're buying.[6]
  • 223. Beware the man who doesn't make time for oo-mox.[6]
  • 229. Latinum lasts longer than lust.[6]
  • 236. You can't buy fate.[6]
  • 239. Never be afraid to mislabel a product.[1]
  • 242. More is good... all is better.[6]
  • 255. A wife is a luxury... a smart accountant a necessity.[6]
  • 261. A wealthy man can afford anything except a conscience.[6]
  • 263. Never allow doubt to tarnish your lust for latinum.[30]
  • 266. When in doubt, lie.[6]
  • 284. Deep down everyone's a Ferengi.[6]
  • 285. No good deed ever goes unpunished.[31][32]
  • Unk. Exploitation begins at home.[Citation needed]


Notes and References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Berman, Rick & Ira Steven Behr (Executive Producers). "Body Parts". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 4, episode 25 (Production number 497). Directed by Avery Brooks. Story by Louis P. DeSantis & Robert J. Bolivar. Teleplay by Hans Beimler. Paramount Pictures. 10 June 1996.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Berman, Rick & Michael Piller (Executive Producers). "The Nagus". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 1, episode 11 (Production number 411). Directed by David Livingston. Story by David Livingston. Teleplay by Ira Steven Behr. Paramount Pictures. 21 March 1993.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 Berman, Rick & Michael Piller (Executive Producers). "Rules of Acquisition". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 2, episode 7 (Production number 427). Directed by David Livingston. Story by Hilary J. Bader. Teleplay by Ira Steven Behr. Paramount Pictures. 8 November 1993.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Berman, Rick & Michael Piller (Executive Producers). "The Maquis, Part I". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 2, episode 20 (Production number 440). Directed by David Livingston. Story by Rick Berman & Michael Piller & Jeri Taylor and James Crocker. Teleplay by James Crocker. Paramount Pictures. 25 April 1994.
  5. 5.0 5.1 Berman, Rick & Michael Piller (Executive Producers). "In the Hands of the Prophets". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 1, episode 20 (Production number 420). Directed by David Livingston. Written by Robert Hewitt Wolfe. Paramount Pictures. 21 June 1993.
  6. 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 6.17 6.18 6.19 6.20 6.21 6.22 6.23 6.24 6.25 6.26 6.27 6.28 6.29 6.30 6.31 6.32 6.33 6.34 6.35 6.36 6.37 6.38 6.39 6.40 6.41 6.42 "The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Book. Simon & Schuster/Pocket Books, July 1995.
  7. Berman, Rick et al (Executive Producers). "Prophet Motive". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 3, episode 16 (Production number 462). Directed by Rene Auberjonois. Written by Ira Steven Behr & Robert Hewitt Wolfe. Paramount Pictures. 20 February 1995.
  8. Berman, Rick & Michael Piller (Executive Producers). "Melora". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 2, episode 6 (Production number 426). Directed by Winrich Kolbe. Story by Evan Carlos Somers. Teleplay by Evan Carlos Somers and Stephen Baum and Michael Piller & James Crocker. Paramount Pictures. 1 November 1993.
  9. Berman, Rick et al (Executive Producers). "Heart of Stone". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 3, episode 14 (Production number 460). Directed by Alexander Singer. Written by Ira Steven Behr & Robert Hewitt Wolfe. Paramount Pictures. 6 February 1995.
  10. Berman, Rick & Michael Piller (Executive Producers). "The Siege". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 2, episode 3 (Production number 423). Directed by Winrich Kolbe. Written by Michael Piller. Paramount Pictures. 11 October 1993.
  11. 11.0 11.1 Berman, Rick et al (Executive Producers). "Destiny". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 3, episode 15 (Production number 461). Directed by Alexander Singer. Written by Ira Steven Behr & Robert Hewitt Wolfe. Paramount Pictures. 13 February 1995.
  12. 12.0 12.1 Berman, Rick & Michael Piller (Executive Producers). "Rivals". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 2, episode 11 (Production number 431). Directed by David Livingston. Story by Jim Trombetta and Michael Piller. Teleplay by Joe Menosky. Paramount Pictures. 3 January 1994.
  13. Berman, Rick & Michael Piller (Executive Producers). "Armageddon Game". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 2, episode 13 (Production number 433). Directed by Winrich Kolbe. Written by Morgan Gendel. Paramount Pictures. 31 January 1994.
  14. Berman, Rick et al (Executive Producers). "Civil Defense". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 3, episode 7 (Production number 453). Directed by Reza Badiyi. Written by Mike Krohn. Paramount Pictures. 7 November 1994.
  15. Berman, Rick & Michael Piller (Executive Producers). "The Homecoming". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 2, episode 1 (Production number 421). Directed by Winrich Kolbe. Story by Jeri Taylor and Ira Steven Behr. Teleplay by Ira Steven Behr. Paramount Pictures. 27 September 1993.
  16. Berman, Rick & Ira Steven Behr (Executive Producers). "Profit and Lace". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 6, episode 23 (Production number 547). Directed by Alexander Siddig. Written by Ira Steven Behr & Hans Beimler. Paramount Pictures. 11 May 1998.
  17. "False Profits". Star Trek: Voyager, Episode 144. Television. Paramount Pictures Corporation, 2 October 1996.
  18. Berman, Rick & Ira Steven Behr (Executive Producers). "In the Pale Moonlight". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 6, episode 19 (Production number 543). Directed by Victor Lobl. Story by Peter Allan Fields. Teleplay by Michael Taylor. Paramount Pictures. 13 April 1998.
  19. Berman, Rick & Michael Piller (Executive Producers). "The Jem'Hadar". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 2, episode 26 (Production number 446). Directed by Kim Friedman. Written by Ira Steven Behr. Paramount Pictures. 13 June 1994.
  20. 20.0 20.1 Berman, Rick et al (Executive Producers). "Past Tense, Part I". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 3, episode 11 (Production number 457). Directed by Rea Badiyi. Story by Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe. Teleplay by Robert Hewitt Wolfe. Paramount Pictures. 2 January 1995.
  21. Berman, Rick & Ira Steven Behr (Executive Producers). "The Darkness and the Light". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 5, episode 11 (Production number 509). Directed by Michael Vejar. Story by Bryan Fuller. Teleplay by Ronald D. Moore. Paramount Pictures. 6 January 1997.
  22. Berman, Rick & Michael Piller (Executive Producers). "Playing God". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 2, episode 17 (Production number 437). Directed by David Livingston. Story by Jim Trombetta. Teleplay by Jim Trombetta and Michael Piller. Paramount Pictures. 28 February 1994.
  23. 23.0 23.1 Rules 117 and 217 are identical. It's unclear if this is due to a publishing error in the book "The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition", or if the rule was misquoted in the episode "Past Tense, Part I". Both iterations have been placed on this list at this time.
  24. Berman, Rick & Ira Steven Behr (Executive Producers). "The Siege of AR-558". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 7, episode 8 (Production number 558). Directed by Winrich Kolbe. Written by Ira Steven Behr & Hans Beimler. Paramount Pictures. 16 November 1998.
  25. Berman, Rick & Michael Piller (Executive Producers). "Necessary Evil". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 2, episode 8 (Production number 428). Directed by James L. Conway. Written by Peter Allan Fields. Paramount Pictures. 15 November 1993.
  26. Berman, Rick & Ira Steven Behr (Executive Producers). "Call to Arms". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 5, episode 26 (Production number 524). Directed by Allan Kroeker. Written by Ira Steven Behr & Robert Hewitt Wolfe. Paramount Pictures. 16 June 1997.
  27. Berman, Rick & Michael Piller (Executive Producers). "Whispers". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 2, episode 14 (Production number 434). Directed by Les Landau. Written by Paul Robert Coyle. Paramount Pictures. 7 February 1994.
  28. Berman, Rick & Ira Steven Behr (Executive Producers). "Little Green Men". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 4, episode 7 (Production number 480). Directed by James L. Conway. Story by Toni Marberry & Jack Treviño. Teleplay by Ira Steven Behr & Robert Hewitt Wolfe. Paramount Pictures. 6 November 1995.
  29. "First Con-Tact." Star Trek: Prodigy, Season 1, Episode 7 (Production 107). CBS Entertainment. 12 January 2022.
  30. 30.0 30.1 Berman, Rick & Ira Steven Behr (Executive Producers). "Bar Association". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 4, episode 16 (Production number 488). Directed by LeVar Burton. Story by Barbara J. Lee & Jenifer A. Lee. Teleplay by Robert Hewitt Wolfe & Ira Steven Behr. Paramount Pictures. 19 February 1996.
  31. Berman, Rick & Michael Piller (Executive Producers). "The Collaborator". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 2, episode 24 (Production number 444). Directed by Cliff Bole. Story by Gary Holland. Teleplay by Gary Holland and Ira Steven Behr & Robert Hewitt Wolfe. Paramount Pictures. 23 May 1994.
  32. Berman, Rick & Ira Steven Behr (Executive Producers). "The Sound of Her Voice". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 6, episode 25 (Production number 549). Directed by Winrich Kolbe. Story by Pam Pietroforte. Teleplay by Ronald D. Moore. Paramount Pictures. 10 June 1998.