A good businessman makes a statement every year
In which he accounts for everything through a method that is clear
He draws a margin for profits, and one for losses too
So that he will obtain a statement that is quite fully true.
And having gained the knowledge of what is safe to do
He gives to his job the attention it is due
And it is only then that he’s the merchant true
For he invests only on articles, that are safe in his view.
This is the way to act, even from day to day
For the only necessary thing is not just to keep at bay -
The desire within you to do something that is wrong
But prevent it from being repeated, in your life, all along
Every night before you sleep, you should make a statement too
Of things that made you happy and that which you rue
And analyze them in detail, observing them with care
To do this every night, some precious time, do spare.
Your virtues, like the profits, should always be banked upon
For they are inherent in you, and were present since you were born
While the sins that have been committed should never occur again
It’s a promise you should never break, or try to follow in vain
So, make the statement of accounts and see you do not fail
To follow the right path, and the great heights scales
Let your conscience warn you while time is still there
Be good and pure and let it do it’s share.