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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.

1. The public assembly.