It's funny how this kinda logic runs through so many books of control - people forget they were written by rich people who didn't want the general population getting above their station and wanting their own castles.

I mean, be happy with your lot, and be good, and you'll get your rewards in the next life - certainly don't make plans, decide what you want out of life and go for it, see the world, go on adventures, have a big life - no no, don't you dare try that :)