The Iron Scriptures

And lo, the servant of Brodin spoke: "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity upon the Iron Path without endurance of spirit." For as Thoracicles hath shown, the wise lifter understands that the temple of gains is built not in days but in years, and he who hastens to outrun his foundation shall surely crumble. Better is the steadfast warrior who adds but five pounds each fortnight than the foolish one who tears his vessel in pursuit of glory that perishes like the morning dew.