The Rules of Acquisition

The Rules of Acquisition

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Once you have their money, you never give it back.
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Money is everything.
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Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to.
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Sedition and treason are always profitable.
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Always exaggerate your estimates.
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Never allow family to stand in the way of opportunity.
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Keep your ears open.
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Small print leads to large risk.
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Opportunity plus instinct equals profit.
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Greed is eternal.
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Anything worth doing is worth doing for money.
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Sometimes the quickest way to find profits is to let them find you.
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Dead men close no deals.
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A deal is a deal... until a better one comes along.
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A contract is a contract is a contract... but only between Ferengi.
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A Ferengi without profit is no Ferengi at all.
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Satisfaction is not guaranteed.
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He who dives under the table today lives to profit tomorrow.
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Never place friendship above profit.
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A wise man can hear profit in the wind.
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Nothing is more important than your health... except for your money.
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How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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This rule has never been given in Trek canon, so the upsell offer is just a gag.
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There's nothing more dangerous than an honest businessman.
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Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
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What's in it for me?
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Confidentiality equals profit.
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Never make fun of a Ferengi's mother. Insult something he cares about instead.
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It never hurts to suck up to the boss.
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War is good for business.
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Peace is good for business.
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The early investor reaps the most interest.
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Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
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Don't tell customers more than they need to know.
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She can touch your lobes, but never your latinum.
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Profit is its own reward.
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Feed your greed, but not enough to choke it.
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Never confuse wisdom with luck.
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Expand or die.
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Don't trust a man wearing a better suit than your own.
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The bigger the smile, the sharper the knife.
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How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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This rule has never been given in Trek canon, so the upsell offer is just a gag.
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Never ask when you can take.
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Never trust anybody taller than you.
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Rate divided by time equals profit.
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Take joy from profit, and profit from joy.
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Good customers are as rare as latinum; treasure them.
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There is no substitute for success.
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Free advice is seldom cheap.
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Keep your lies consistent.
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The riskier the road, the greater the profit.
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Work is the best therapy - at least for your employees.
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How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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Win or lose, there's always Hupyrian beetle snuff.
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Someone's always got bigger ears.
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Risk doesn't always equal reward.
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Ferengi are not responsible for the stupidity of other races.
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71.
This rule has never been given in Trek canon, so the upsell offer is just a gag.
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Although this rule has never existed, this text may show up in search engines.
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Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
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Knowledge equals profit.
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Home is where the heart is, but the stars are made of latinum.
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Every once in a while, declare peace. It confuses the hell out of your enemies.
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If you break it, I'll charge you for it.
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Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
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Beware of the Vulcan greed for knowledge.
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The flimsier the product, the higher the price.
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Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
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How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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Never let the competition know what you're thinking.
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Learn the customer's weaknesses so that you can better take advantage of him.
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Vengeance will cost you everything.
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Ask not what your profits can do for you, but what you can do for your profits.
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Your boss is only worth what he pays you.
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There are many paths to profit.
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Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
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Females and finances don't mix.
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Expand or die.
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This rule has never been given in Trek canon, so the upsell offer is just a gag.
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Enough is never enough.
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Every man has his price.
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Trust is the biggest liability of all.
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When it's good for business, tell the truth.
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Profit trumps emotion.
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Nature decays, but latinum lasts forever.
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Sleep can interfere with opportunity.
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Faith moves mountains... of inventory.
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There is no honor in poverty.
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Hope doesn't keep the lights on.
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Dignity and an empty sack is worth the sack.
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Exploitation begins at home.
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Treat people in your debt like family; exploit them.
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Never have sex with the boss' sister.
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Always have sex with the boss.
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116.
This rule has never been given in Trek canon, so the upsell offer is just a gag.
117.
Although this rule has never existed, this text may show up in search engines.
118.
Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
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How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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No such rule in Star Trek canon, but you can't see this because we blurred it. The upsell is a joke, hu-man! You can't subscribe.
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Everything is for sale, even friendship.
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Even a blind man can recognize the glow of latinum.
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How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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You can't make a deal if you're dead.
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This rule has never been given in Trek canon, so the upsell offer is just a gag.
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Although this rule has never existed, this text may show up in search engines.
128.
Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
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How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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131.
This rule has never been given in Trek canon, so the upsell offer is just a gag.
132.
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133.
Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
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How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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Listen to secrets, but never repeat them.
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Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
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Wives serve, brothers inherit.
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141.
Only fools pay retail.
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Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
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There's nothing wrong with charity, as long as it winds up in your pocket.
145.
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People love the bartender.
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How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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Even when you're a customer, sell yourself.
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Sell the sizzle, not the steak.
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How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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156.
This rule has never been given in Trek canon, so the upsell offer is just a gag.
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Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
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How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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Even in the worst of times, someone turns a profit.
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Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
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How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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Whisper your way to success.
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How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
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How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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Know your enemies, but do business with them always.
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Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
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How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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Not even dishonesty can tarnish the shine of profit.
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When life hands you ungaberries, make detergent.
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A Ferengi waits to bid until his opponents have exhausted themselves.
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This rule has never been given in Trek canon, so the upsell offer is just a gag.
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Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
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Let others keep their reputation. You keep their money.
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Hear all, trust nothing.
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Never cheat a Klingon, unless you're sure you can get away with it.
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It's never too late to fire the staff.
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It's always good business to know about new customers before they walk in your door.
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Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
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Location, location, location.
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A Ferengi chooses no side but his own.
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This rule has never been given in Trek canon, so the upsell offer is just a gag.
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The justification for profit is profit.
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New customers are like razor-toothed gree worms. They can be succulent, but sometimes they bite back.
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How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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Sometimes, the only thing more dangerous than a question is an answer.
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How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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Employees are the rungs on the ladder of success. Don't hesitate to step on them.
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A good lie is easier to believe than the truth.
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Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
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Never begin a business negotiation on an empty stomach.
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Never gamble with a telepath.
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You can't free a fish from water.
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Sometimes what you get for free costs entirely too much.
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Possession is eleven-tenths of the law.
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Beware the man who doesn't take time for oo-mox.
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How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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If that's what's written, then that's what's written.
228.
Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
229.
Latinum lasts longer than lust.
230.
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231.
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Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
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How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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Duck; death is tall.
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You can't buy fate.
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Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
239.
Never be afraid to mislabel a product.
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Time, like latinum, is a highly limited commodity.
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More is good... all is better.
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Always leave yourself an out.
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How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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246.
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The definition of insanity is trying the same failed scheme and expecting different results.
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How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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251.
This rule has never been given in Trek canon, so the upsell offer is just a gag.
252.
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Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
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How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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A wife is luxury; a smart accountant, a neccessity.
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This rule has never been given in Trek canon, so the upsell offer is just a gag.
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When the messenger comes to appropriate your profits, kill the messenger.
258.
Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
259.
How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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A wealthy man can afford anything except a conscience.
262.
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Never allow doubt to tarnish your lust for latinum.
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How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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When in doubt, lie.
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If you believe it, they believe it.
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Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
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How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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This rule has never been given in Trek canon, so the upsell offer is just a gag.
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Always inspect the merchandise before making a deal.
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Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
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How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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This rule has never been given in Trek canon, so the upsell offer is just a gag.
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Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
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How do you translate "lorem ipsum" into Ferengi?
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If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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Are you so determined to see what this is? It's fake.
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Deep down, everyone's a Ferengi.
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No good deed ever goes unpunished.
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