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Happy the one who wins for himself Favor and praises fair; Less safe by far is the wisdom found That is hid in another's heart.

Happy the man who has while he lives Wisdom and praise as well, For evil counsel a man full oft Has from another's heart.

A better burden may no man bear For wanderings wide than wisdom; It is better than wealth on unknown ways, And in grief a refuge it gives.

A better burden may no man bear For wanderings wide than wisdom; Worse food for the journey he brings not afield Than an over-drinking of ale.

Less good there lies than most believe In ale for mortal men; For the more he drinks the less does man Of his mind the mastery hold.