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591. Those that possess energy are alone to be called rich: as to those that possess it not, do they really possess what they own?

592. Energy is the veritable possession of a man : for wealth endureth not for ever and will depart from him one day.

593. Behold the men that hold in their hands the resource called energy : they will never despair, saying, Alas, we are ruined !

594. Behold the man who remitteth not ever from his activity : Good Fortune inquireth the way to his home.

595. The water with which a plant is watered is the measure of the luxuriance of its flower : even so, the spirit of a man is the measure of his fortunes. Rh