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 476. Those that have climbed to the top of the tree will lose their lives if they attempt to climb still higher.

477. Keep thou in mind the extent of thy wealth and let thy gifts be commensurate therewith : that is the way to conserve and divide thy substance.

478. It mattereth not if the feeder channel is strait, provided that the draining channel is not wider.

479. Behold the man that taketh not account of his measure nor liveth within the bounds thereof : he may look like prospering, but he will perish leaving no trace behind.

480. Behold the man that measureth not his wealth and lavisheth it with an unsparing hand : his substance will quickly come to nought.

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