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Rh 89. Examine your body and store, Take heed of good advice the more.

90. By shame or insult sorely tried, Deep in some dusky forest hide.

91. The Sor’s watched well their time to fly, And laid their robes of office by.

92. Life far from men and worldly strife, A noiseless and secluded life.

93. No cares to vex while you explore, The duty tomes of ancient lore.

94. Let nought your peace of mind destroy, Breathe every flying hour to joy.

95. Rejoice to view and lilies fair, And flowerets clustering everywhere.

96. The loquat, green throughout the year, And trumpet trees, ere autumn sere.

97. Age saps their strength on every side, Their foliage scattered far and wide.

98. The restless eagle wings its flight. Away to realms of dazzling light.

99. Books, read by stealth at stalls, supply, Learning for those who cannot buy.

100. Unguarded speech a wise man fears, For rooms have walls and walls have ears.

101. The plainest viands are the best, And eaten with a keener zest.

102. For dainties soon the palate cloy, The hungry men coarse food enjoy.

103. Respect for age should be observed, The old with nicer food be served.