The Rules of Acquisition: Revised for the Modern Ferengi
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The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition: Revised for the Modern Ferengi was a series of 285 aphorisms, guidelines, and principles that were created by Grand Nagus Zek in 2371 as a replacement for the Ferengi Rules of Acquisition.
In attempting to look for a code in the revised rules, Rom read to his brother, Quark, the first word of each rule, reading: "If... never... keep... profit... a... good... smile... honesty." It was determined, quite obviously, to mean nothing. Later attempts to decipher it included holding the book up to the light, smelling it, and tasting it.
Zek used a Bajoran orb, the Orb of Wisdom to talk to the Prophets, wanting to know the future, and they "de-evolved" him to be less greedy. Quark persuaded the Prophets to return Zek to normal. The rules were never released to the public. (DS9: "Prophet Motive")
| Number | Rule | Source |
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1 | If they want their money back, give it to them. | Prophet Motive (DS9) |
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10 | Greed is dead. | Prophet Motive (DS9) |
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21 | Never place profit before friendship. | Prophet Motive (DS9) |
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22 | Latinum tarnishes, but family is forever. | Prophet Motive (DS9) |
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23 | Money can never replace dignity. | Prophet Motive (DS9) |
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285 | A good deed is its own reward. | Prophet Motive (DS9) |
