Your argument is sound, nothing but sound.
He is ill clothed that is bare of virtue.
While the path to wealth is clearly marked, few are willing to adapt themselves to the modest discipline that the journey requires. Instead, most choose the shinier track of debt-driven consumption, which they find further along is covered in vines and thorns.
You will find the key to success under the alarm clock.
The busy man has few idle visitors; to the boiling pot the flies come not.
Look before, or you'll find yourself behind.