Socrates Shows Aristarchus How to Get Rid of Poverty, Part 2 of 2

Do you believe that labor and industry are good for nothing? And is it not more reasonable for a man to work than to be with his arms across, thinking how he shall do to live? When you set them to work you will begin to love them, because they will bring you some profit; and when they find that you regard them with more complacency they will not fail to have more love for you. The remembrance of your kindnesses will be more grateful to them, and the obligations they have to you will be the greater. In a word, you will be kinder relations and better friends. Therefore, defer no longer to make the proposal to them, since it will be so advantageous to all of you, and be assured they will receive it with joy and pleasure.