Without wisdom, gold is quickly lost by those who have it.
It was apparent that no one could do for the scribe what the scribe had done for himself.
If you desire to help thy friend, do so in a way that will not bring thy friend's burdens upon thyself.
Wealth, like a tree, grows from a tiny seed.
As for time, all men have it in abundance.
Each man has to work out his own understanding of what needs to be done, and then prepare himself to take advantage of the opportunity to succeed in a big way.