# Solomon — The Art of Money Getting character guide

> Solomon in The Art of Money Getting by P. T. Barnum.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-the-art-of-money-getting

## Who they are

The biblical king, referenced for his wisdom on diligence and wealth.

## In the story

### [The Art of Money Getting](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_art_of_money_getting_se/chapters/the-art-of-money-getting)

Referenced as a biblical figure whose wisdom underscores the importance of choosing the right vocation.

### [Persevere](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_art_of_money_getting_se/chapters/persevere)

Quoted for the proverb: 'He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand; but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.'

### [Whatever You Do, Do It with All Your Might](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_art_of_money_getting_se/chapters/whatever-you-do-do-it-with-all-your-might)

Referenced indirectly through the old proverb 'Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well,' which is attributed to Solomon's wisdom.

### [Don't Get Above Your Business](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_art_of_money_getting_se/chapters/don-t-get-above-your-business)

Implied in the proverb 'there is no royal road to learning' and wisdom about wealth.

### [Don't Endorse Without Security](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_art_of_money_getting_se/chapters/don-t-endorse-without-security)

Quoted for the proverb 'he that hateth suretiship is sure.'

### [Be Charitable](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_art_of_money_getting_se/chapters/be-charitable)

Quoted on the paradox of scattering and yet increasing.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_art_of_money_getting_se/characters/solomon
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_art_of_money_getting_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_art_of_money_getting_se/characters