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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, 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.