Such a man does not understand the simplest rudiments of those principles which are the basis of true prosperity, and is not only totally unfitted to rise out of his wretchedness, but is actually attracting to himself a still deeper wretchedness by dwelling in, and acting out, indolent, deceptive, and unmanly thoughts.
Tal hombre no entiende los simples rudimentos de los principios que son la base de la prosperidad, y no sólo está incapacitado para alzarse sobre su miseria, sino que atrae aún mayores miserias al albergar y actuar siguiendo sus pensamientos indolentes, falsos y cobardes.