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What does it mean?
Wealth shows possibility for others, but people should build own homes peacefully.
In plain terms
Wealth encourages industry, but build your own house peacefully.
What can you take from it?
Build your own wealth through diligence.

Where it applies

  • financial advice
  • moral lectures
  • economic theory

Putting it to work

  • work diligently
  • save money
  • avoid violence

Questions to consider

  • Is wealth a sign of justice?
  • How do we ensure safety?

Another view

It assumes equal opportunity for building wealth.

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