“Follow your desire as long as you live and do not perform more than is ordered; do not lessen the time of following desire, for the wasting of time is an abomination to the spirit… When riches are gained, follow desire, for riches will not profit if one is sluggish.”

—  Ptahhotep

Maxim no. 11.
The Maxims of Ptahhotep (c. 2350 BCE)

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