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When the eagle comes to the ancient sea, He snaps and hangs his head; So is a man in the midst of a throng, Who few to speak for him finds.

To question and answer must all be ready Who wish to be known as wise; Tell one thy thoughts, but beware of two,— All know what is known to three.

The man who is prudent a measured use Of the might he has will make; He finds when among the brave he fares That the boldest he may not be.

-lacuna- A man must be watchful and wary as well, -lacuna- And fearful of trusting a friend. Oft for the words that to others one speaks He will get but an evil gift.

Too early to many a meeting I came, And some too late have I sought; The beer was all drunk, or not yet brewed; Little the loathed man finds.