3344. In a word, it is almost impossible for a dishonest man to acquire wealth by a regular process of business, because he is shunned as a depredator upon society.
3345. Needy men are apt to deviate from the rule of integrity, under the plea that necessity knows no law; they might as well add that it knows no shame.
3346. The course is suicidal, and by destroying all confidence, ever keeps them immured in poverty, although they may possess every other quality for success in the world.
3347. Punctuality, which is said to be the soul of business, is another important element in the art of money-getting.
3348. Therefore be prompt in your payments.