He that desireth prosperity to himself, should wait upon them that are good, and at times upon them that are indifferent, but never upon them that are bad. He that is wicked, earneth wealth, it is true, by putting forth his strength, by constant effort, by intelligence, and by prowess, but he can never win honest fame, nor can he acquire the virtues and manners of high families (in any of which he may be born).”

In plain words: If you want to do well, spend time with good people, sometimes with ordinary people, but never with bad people. A wicked person may get rich through strength, hard work and cleverness, but he will never earn an honest good name or real good manners.