This passage explains that for the

This passage explains that for the superior pecuniary class, diligence and thrift are not the primary incentives due to the strong influence of secondary demands related to pecuniary emulation. One major demand is the need to refrain from engaging in productive work. This requirement is especially pronounced in the earlier stages of cultural development, where labor is associated with weakness and subservience. As a result, it is seen as a mark of inferiority and considered unworthy of a person in their best state. This perception has persisted over time and gained a deep-seated cultural acceptance as societies have become more differentiated.