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Make your wealth work for you by lending cautiously and only to those with proven ability and security.
Avoid risky ventures based on unrealistic expectations of quick profits.
Remember that wealth is most sustainable when managed with discretion and patience.
He underscores that over-ambition or excessive confidence can lead to loss, while prudence and experience safeguard future prosperity.
The Moral of the Story
Finally, Mayon summarizes with a carved moral hidden beneath his token box: "Better a little caution than a great regret." This maxim encapsulates the core lesson: wise management of wealth requires restraint, careful judgment, and understanding human nature.