And all men, void of power, came under the masterdom of the senses; and O prime of the regenerate ones, they could not restrain their hearts even in things intrinsically small. Where strength is, there is Prosperity, and strength ever followeth Prosperity. Where is the strength of the inauspicious? And without strength, where are virtues? And without virtues, persons cannot have power, affluence, etc. And those divorced by power and wealth, are; overriden by all.

In plain words: People became weak and were ruled by their desires. They could not control themselves even in small things. The passage explains that strength and prosperity go together. Without them goodness fades, and those without power and wealth are pushed around by everyone.