Our acts can be no wiser than our thoughts. Our thinking can be no wiser than our understanding.
small return and a safe one is far more desirable than risk.
“he accepts not opportunity when she comes. He waits. He says I have much business right now. Bye and bye I talk to you. Opportunity, she will not wait for such slow fellow. She thinks if a man desires to be lucky he will step quick. Any man not step quick when opportunity comes, he big procrastinator like our friend, this merchant.”
The spirit of procrastination is within all men. We desire riches; yet, how often when opportunity doth appear before us, that spirit of procrastination from within doth urge various delays in our acceptance.
Good luck can be enticed by accepting opportunity.
“Action will lead thee forward to the successes thou dost desire.” Men of action are favored by the goddess of good luck.
be guided by the wisdom of age and not by the inexperience of youth.
“Wealth that comes quickly goeth the same way. “Wealth that stayeth to give enjoyment and satisfaction to its owner comes gradually, because it is a child born of knowledge and persistent purpose.
Gold bringeth unto its possessor responsibility and a changed position with his fellow men. It bringeth fear lest he lose it or it be tricked away from him. It bringeth a feeling of power and ability to do good. Likewise, it bringeth opportunities whereby his very good intentions may bring him into difficulties.
If you desire to help thy friend, do so in a way that will not bring thy friend’s burdens upon thyself.”
“Youth is ambitious. Youth would take short cuts to wealth and the desirable things for which it stands. To secure wealth quickly youth often borrows unwisely.
Better a little caution than a great regret.
Where the determination is, the way can be found