What touches us most closely, our glory or our body ? What is most precious to us, our body or our wealth? What is the greatest misfortune, acquiring property or losing it ?
That is why the one who has great passions will necessarily undergo great sacrifices. Whoever accumulates rich treasures will necessarily experience great losses. The one who knows how to be self-sufficient is safe from dishonor. Whoever knows how to stop never fails. He will be able to survive for a long time.