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Motto explained
A brief motto extolling the virtues of politeness, perseverance, and pluck as keys to good fortune.
What happens
A brief motto extolling the virtues of politeness, perseverance, and pluck as keys to good fortune.
Themes in this chapter
Moral Lessons and Domestic Virtue
The motto directly promotes moral virtues of politeness, perseverance, and pluck as a formula for success.
Key passages
“Politeness, perseverance and pluck, To their possessor will bring good luck.”
Being polite, persistent, and courageous will bring good fortune to those who possess these qualities.
The motto encapsulates a simple moral lesson about the rewards of virtuous behavior.