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The Ladder of Fortune
The Ladder of Fortune. Industry and Morality bring solid rewards. Idle schemes and speculations yield poverty and ruin. Date: 1875
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B Ring Failure Fortune Good Hark Idle Ladder Luck Morality Poverty Rewards Ruin Schemes Secret Solid Success Yield Speculations
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an evocative and thought-provoking image from the year 1875, offers a powerful visual metaphor for the relationship between industry, morality, and the attainment of success or the experience of poverty and ruin. The print depicts a towering ladder, its rungs reaching upwards towards the heavens, with a determined figure at its base. The figure, dressed in simple work clothes, is intently focused on the next rung, a small hammer in hand, as if ready to make the next step. Above, the ladder is shrouded in a veil of secrecy, with the sun peeking through, casting a warm, golden light on the scene. At the top of the ladder, the rewards of industry and morality are evident: a bountiful harvest, a thriving business, and contented, prosperous people. But the consequences of idle schemes and speculations are also starkly illustrated: a barren landscape, a desolate town, and impoverished, distressed figures. The message is clear: hard work, honesty, and a strong moral compass are the keys to climbing the ladder of fortune and achieving solid rewards. This poignant image serves as a reminder that success is not a matter of luck or chance, but rather the result of diligent effort and unwavering commitment to one's values. It also underscores the importance of staying true to these values, even in the face of adversity, for the consequences of straying from the path of industry and morality can be devastating. The Ladder of Fortune is a powerful visual reminder that the choices we make in life have real and lasting consequences, and that the rewards of a life lived with purpose and integrity are far greater than the fleeting allure of easy shortcuts or idle schemes.
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