56. Moderately wise
Should each one be,
But never over-wise;
His destiny let know
No man beforehand;
His mind will be freest from care.
57. Brand burns from brand
Until it is burnt out,
Fire is from fire quickened:
Man to man
Becomes known by speech,
But a fool by his bashful silence.
58. He should rise early
Who another's property or life
Desires to have:
Seldom a sluggish wolf
Gets prey,
Or a sleeping man victory.
59. Early should rise
He who has few workers.
And go his work to see to;
Greatly is he retarded
Who sleeps the morn away.
Wealth half depends on energy.
60. Of dry planks
And roof shingles
A man knows the measure;
Of the firewood
That may suffice
Both measure and time.
61. Washed and refected
Let a man ride to Thing,[1]
Although his garments be not too good;
Of his shoes and breeches
Let no one be ashamed,
Nor of his horse,
Although he have not a good one.
- ↑ The public assembly.