Wealth Grows Where Men Exert Energy

When I set a task for myself, I complete it. Therefore I am careful not to start difficult and impractical tasks because I love leisure. Wealth grows wherever men exert energy. Have not the Phoenicians built great cities on barren coasts with the wealth that comes from their ships of commerce on the seas? What then do you advise us to do that we also may become rich? Ask still another of his friends. He advises that you take the wisdom of alchemists and say to yourselves, A part of all I earn is mine to keep. Say it in the morning when you first arise. Say it at noon. Say it each hour of every day. Say it until the words stand