1. The lazy were deceived by their hopes,
And dreams suit most he who slept well,

2. And he who did not suffer hardship in his every affair,
Saw every affair end with abandonment,

3. And a man is nothing but his effort and diligence,
And nothing but these two are a man's helpers,

4. As if people race towards a goal,
And this arena has been cleared for that,

5. So he who was bold succeeded through his effort,
And he who remained confused was afflicted with misery,

6. So do not retire if an opportunity urges you,
Nor disdain something small even if it is disgraced,

7. Nor blame the ethics of the generous for the human
Has become human through his ethics.