Number Rule

Source
1
"Once you have their money, you never give it back."
"The Nagus" (DS
9 episode)
2
"The best deal is the one that makes the most profit." The 34th Rule (D
S9 novel)
3
"Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to."
"The Ma
quis, Part II" (DS9 episode)
4
"A woman wearing clothes is like a man in the kitchen."
The Fere
ngi Rules of Acquisition (DS9 novel)
5
"Always exaggerate your estimates."
Cold Fusion (SCE novel)
6
"Never let family stand in the way of opportunity."
"The Nagus" (DS
9 episode)
7
"Always keep your ears open." "In the Hands of the Prophets" (DS9 epi
sode)
8
"Small print leads to large risk."
The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition
(DS9 novel)
9
"Instinct, plus opportunity, equals profit."
"The Storyteller" (DS9
episode)
10
"Greed is eternal."
"Prophet Motive" (DS9 episode)
11
"Even if its free, you can always buy it cheaper."
The Ferengi Rule
s of Acquisition (DS9 novel)
12
"Anything worth selling is worth selling twice."
The Ferengi Rule
s of Acquisition (DS9 novel)
13
"Anything worth doing is worth doing for money."
Legends of the F
erengi (DS9 novel)
15
"Dead men close no deals."
Demons of Air and Darkness (DS9 novel)
16
"A deal is a deal (is a deal)...until a better one comes along."
The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition (DS9 novel)
17
"A contract is a contract is a contract... but only between Ferengi."
"Body Parts" (DS9 episode)
18
"A Ferengi without profit is no Ferengi at all."
"Heart of Stone
" (DS9 episode)
19
"Satisfaction is not guaranteed."
Legends of the Ferengi (DS9 nove
l)
20
"He who dives under the table today lives to profit tomorrow." Ferengin
ar: Satisfaction is Not Guaranteed (DS9 novella)
21
"Never place friendship before profit."
"Rules of Acquisition"
(DS9 episode)
22
"Wise men can hear profit in the wind."
"Rules of Acquisition"
(DS9 episode)
23
"Nothing is more important than your health...except for your money."
"Acquisition" (ENT episode)
25
"You pay for it...its your idea!."
Ferenginar: Satisfaction is Not
Guaranteed (DS9 novella)
27
"There's nothing more dangerous than an honest businessman." Legends
of the Ferengi (DS9 novel)
29
"What's in it for me?" Highest Score (DS9 novel)
30
"A wise man knows that confidentiality equals profit." The Badlands, Pa
rt IV (DS9 novel)
31
"Never make fun of a Ferengi's mother."
"The Siege" (DS9 episod
e)
32
"Insult something he cares about."
"Elite Force II"
33
"It never hurts to suck up to the boss."
"Rules of Acquisition"
(DS9 episode)
34
"War is good for business."
"Destiny" (DS9 episode); The 34th Rule
(DS9 novel)
35
"Peace is good for business." "Destiny" (DS9 episode); The 34th Rule
(DS9 novel)
37
"The early investor reaps the most interest." ST novella: Reservoir Fe
rengi

40
"She can touch your lobes but never your latinum."
The Ferengi Rule
s of Acquisition (DS9 novel)
41
"Profit is its own reward."
The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition (DS9 no
vel)
43
"Feed your greed, but not enough to choke it." The Buried Age (TNG nove
l)
44
"Never confuse wisdom with luck."
The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition
(DS9 novel)
45
"Expand or die.*"
"Acquisition" (ENT episode)
47
"Never trust a man wearing a better suit than your own."
"Rivals
" (DS9 episode)
48
"The bigger the smile, the sharper the knife." "Rules of Acquisition"
(DS9 episode)
52
"Never ask when you can take." The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition (DS9 no
vel)
53
"Never trust anybody taller than you." Mission Gamma: Twilight (DS9 nov
el)
54
"Rate divided by time equals profit." (Also known as "The Velocity of W
ealth.")
Raise the Dawn (Typhon Pact novel)
55
"Take joy from profit, and profit from joy." Worlds of Deep Space Nin
e: Bajor: Fragments and Omens (DS9 novel)
57
"Good customers are almost as rare as latinum...treasure them."
"Armageddon Game" (DS9 episode)
58
"There is no substitute for success." The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition
(DS9 novel)
59
"Free advise is seldom cheap." "Rules of Acquisition" (DS9 episode)
60
"Keep your lies consistent." The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition (DS9 no
vel)
62
"The riskier the road, the greater the profit."
"Rules of Acqui
sition" (DS9 episode)
63
"Work is the best therapy-at least for your employees."
"Over a
Torrent Sea" (TTN novel)
65
"Win or lose, there's always Hupyrian beetle snuff." The Ferengi Rule
s of Acquisition (DS9 novel)
69
"Ferengi are not responsible for the stupidity of other races."
Balance of Power (TNG novel)
74
"Knowledge equals profit."
"Inside Man" (VOY episode)
75
"Home is where the heart is, but the stars are made of latinum."
"Civil Defense" (DS9 episode)
76
"Every once in a while, declare peace. It confuses the Hell out of your
enemies."
"The Homecoming" (DS9 episode)
77
"If you break it, you bought it."
Star Trek Online
79
"Beware of the Vulcan greed for knowledge."
The Ferengi Rules of Acq
uisition (DS9 novel)
82
"The flimsier the product, the higher the price."
The Ferengi Rule
s of Acquisition (DS9 novel)
85
"Never let the competition know what you're thinking." The Ferengi Rule
s of Acquisition (DS9 novel)
87
"Learn the customer's weaknesses, so that you can better take advantage
of him."
Highest Score (DS9 novel)
88
"It ain't over 'til its over." Ferenginar: Satisfaction is Not Guarante
ed (DS9 novella)
89
"Ask not what you can do for your profits, but what your profits can do
for you."
The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition (DS9 novel)
92
"There are many paths to profit."
Highest Score (DS9 novel)
94
"Females and finances don't mix."
"Ferengi Love Songs" (DS9 episo
de)
95
"Expand or die.*"
"False Profits" (VOY episode)
97
"Enough...is never enough."
The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition (DS9 no
vel)

98
"Every man has his price."
"In the Pale Moonlight" (DS9 episode)
99
"Trust is the bigest liability of all."
The Ferengi Rules of Acq
uisition (DS9 novel)
102
"Nature decays, but latinum lasts forever."
"The Jem'Hadar" (DS9 ep
isode)
103
"Sleep can interfere with..." "Rules of Acquisition" (DS9 episode)
104
"Faith moves mountains...of inventory."
The Ferengi Rules of Acq
uisition (DS9 novel)
106
"There is no honor in poverty."
The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition
(DS9 novel)
109
"Dignity and an empty sack is worth the sack." "Rivals" (DS9 episode)
110
"Exploitation begins at home." Star Trek Online
111
"Treat people in your debt like family... exploit them."
"Past T
ense, Part I" (DS9 episode)
112
"Never have sex with the boss' sister."
"Playing God" (DS9 epis
ode)
113
"Always have sex with the boss."
The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition
(DS9 novel)
121
"Everything is for sale - even friendship."
The Ferengi Rules of Acq
uisition (DS9 novel)
123
"Even a blind man can recognize the glow of Latinum." The Ferengi Rule
s of Acquisition (DS9 novel)
125
"You can't make a deal if you're dead."
"The Siege of AR-558" (
DS9 episode)
139
"Wives serve; brother inherit."
"Necessary Evil" (DS9 episode)
141
"Only fools pay retail."
The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition (DS9 no
vel)
144
"There's nothing wrong with charity... as long as it winds up in your p
ocket." Legends of the Ferengi (DS9 novel)
147
"People love the bartender." Fearful Symmetry (DS9 novel)
153
"Sell the sizzle, not the steak."
"Deep Space Mine" (DS9 comic)
162
"Even in the worst of times, someone turns a profit." The Ferengi Rule
s of Acquisition (DS9 novel)
168
"Whisper your way to success." "Treachery, Faith, and the Great River"
(DS9 episode)
177
"Know your enemies... but do business with them always."
The Fere
ngi Rules of Acquisition (DS9 novel)
181
"Not even dishonesty can tarnish the shine of profit." The Ferengi Rule
s of Acquisition (DS9 novel)
183
"When life hands you ungaberries, make detergent."
Hollow Men (DS9
novel)
184
"A Ferengi waits to bid until his opponents have exhausted themselves."
Balance of Power (TNG novel)
188
"Not even dishonesty can tarnish the shine of profit." Star Trek Online
189
"Let others keep their reputation. You keep their money."
The Fere
ngi Rules of Acquisition (DS9 novel)
190
"Hear all, trust nothing."
DS9 episode: "Call to Arms"
192
"Never cheat a Klingon... unless you're sure you can get away with it."
The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition (DS9 novel)
193
"Trouble comes in threes."
Star Trek Online
194
"It's always good business to know about new customers before they walk
in your door." "Whispers" (DS9 episode)
199
"Location, location, location."
The Soul Key (DS9 novel)
200
"A Ferengi chooses no side but his own"
(DS9 novel: Ferenginar:
Satisfaction is Not Guaranteed)
202
"The justification for profit is profit."
The Ferengi Rules of Acq
uisition (DS9 reference book)
203
"New customers are like razor-toothed gree worms. They can be succulent
, but sometimes they bite back."
DS9 episode: "Little Green Men"
208
"Sometimes, the only thing more dangerous than a question is an answer.

"
DS9 episode: "Ferengi Love Songs"
211
"Employees are the rungs on the ladder of success, don't hesitate to st
ep on them."
DS9 episode: "Bar Association"
212
"A good lie is easier to believe than the truth."
Star Trek Online
214
"Never begin a business transaction on an empty stomach."
DS9 epis
ode: "The Maquis, Part I"
216
"Never gamble with a telepath."
DS9 novel: The Laertian Gamble
217
"You can't free a fish from water."
DS9 episode: "Past Tense, Part I
"
218
"Always know what you're buying."
The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition
(DS9 reference book)
218
"Sometimes what you get free cost entirely too much." Baby on Board (D
S9 Malibu Comics)
219
"Possession is eleven-tenths of the law!"
TNG novel: Balance of Po
wer
223
"Beware the man who doesn't take time for Oo-mox."
The Ferengi Rule
s of Acquisition (DS9 reference book)
227
"If that's what's written, then that's what's written."
Star Tre
k Online
229
"Latinum lasts longer than lust."
DS9 episode: "Ferengi Love Songs
"
235
"Duck; death is tall." Mission Gamma: Twilight (DS9 novel)
236
"You can't buy fate." The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition (DS9 reference
book)
239
"Never be afraid to mislabel a product."
DS9 episode: "Body Parts
"
240
"Time, like latinum, is a highly limited commodity." Star Trek Online
242
"More is good...all is better."
The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition
(DS9 reference book)
255
"A wife is [a] luxury... a smart accountant a neccessity."
The Fere
ngi Rules of Acquisition (DS9 reference book)
257
"When the messenger comes to appropriate your profits, kill the messeng
er."
Star Trek Online
261
"A wealthy man can afford everything except a conscience."
The Fere
ngi Rules of Acquisition (DS9 reference book)
263
"Never let doubt interfere with your lust for Latinum."
DS9 epis
ode: "Bar Association"
266
"When in doubt, lie." The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition (DS9 reference
book)
272
"Always inspect the merchandise before making a deal." Star Trek Online
280
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
DS9 novel: Ferenginar: Satisfact
ion is Not Guaranteed)
284
"Deep down, everyone's a Ferengi."
The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition
(DS9 reference book)
285
"No good deed ever goes unpunished." DS9 episode: "The Collaborator"
not given
"Always get somebody else to do the lifting." "N-Vector" (DS9
comic)
not given
"Never get into anything that you can't get out of."
"N-Vect
or" (DS9 comic)
not given
"A man is only worth the sum of his possessions."
"Acquis
ition" (ENT episode)
not given
"An angry man is an enemy, and a satisfied man is an ally.."
Antimatter (DS9 novel)
not given
"The less employees know about the cash flow, the smaller the s
hare they can demand." Betrayal (DS9 novel)
not given
"Only a fool passes up a business opportunity."
"Elite
Force II"
not given
"The more time they take deciding, the more money they will spe
nd."
Stowaways (DS9 novel)

n 2151, Krem quoted the 6th rule slightly differently, and calls the 95th rule t
he 45th. He also says there are only 173 rules of acquisition. The discrepancies
may all be the result of later changes to the rules, or he may simply be incorr
ect (he says himself he does not have the "lobes" for business). (ENT episode: "
Acquisition")
The DS9 Young Adult novel Prisoners of Peace gives FRoA#3 as "I found it; it's m
ine".
TNG novel Balance of Power gives FRoA#60 as "Let's you and him fight", as well a
s coming up with a rule it says is #303..."The sheep want to be fleeced!".
DS9 Young Adult novel Highest Score simplifies FRoA#16 to just "A deal is a deal
".
In DS9 episode The House of Quark, Quark recites "Rule of Acquisition 286, when
Morn leaves, it's all over." When Rom asserts there is no such rule, Quark state
s that there should be.
In the Voyager episode False Profits, Neelix, disguised as the Grand Proxy, reci
tes "Rule of Acquisition 299; After you've exploited someone, it never hurts to
thank them. That way, it's easier to exploit them next time." The rules, natural
ly, did not exceed 285 at that time. While consulting the Rules of Acquisition,
Arridor came across the statement "When no appropriate rule applies, make one up
."