History does nothing; it does not possess immense riches, it does not fight battles. It is men, real, living, who do all this.
Who have not led the holy life nor riches won while young, they linger on as aged cranes around a fished-out pond.
He who loses his money is forsaken by his friends, his wife, his servants and his relations; yet when he regains his riches those who have forsaken him come back to him. Hence wealth is certainly the best of relations.
Those born blind cannot see; similarly blind are those in the grip of lust. Proud men have no perception of evil; and those bent on acquiring riches see no sin in their actions.
He who nurtures benevolence for all creatures within his heart overcomes all difficulties and will be the recipient of all types of riches at every step.
Wisdom adorneth riches and casteth a shadow over poverty.
