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Shirou Nada’s musings prompt introspection: can one truly bury the past and embrace the present? His thoughts are interrupted by visions of his own youthful envy of these laborers, now replaced by pride in his possessions and success cultivated through industry. This reflection underscores a core theme—perseverance and integrity reward those who diligently pursue their aims over a lifetime.
He recounts formative experiences from his early days—being chained and forced into labor alongside men of questionable reputation—yet those hardships laid the foundation for his subsequent rise. Their shared stories of slavery, resilience, and eventual freedom convey that true achievement often stems from humble beginnings and steadfast effort.