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" His power the wise man shall wield with moder-
ation ! This he finds when among the brave he has
come, that no one excels in everything."
Contentment and cheerfulness.
" Prudent and generous be the sons of the free-
born, and bold in battle. Cheerful and glad let
every man be to the end of his life."
"The heart only knows what dwells the heart
nearest ; it alone can betray itself. There is no dis-
ease worse for the brave man than to be discontented
with his lot."
" The master of the house should be cheerful at
home, kind to his guests and circumspect ; let him
be attentive and affable."
Modesty and politeness of intercourse.
" Thou shalt no maiden entice nor any man's wife,
nor urge them to wantonness."
" The fool stares when he comes a guest ; he talks
with himself and murmurs. If he gets a drink his
whole mind is opened."
"Washed and sated should a man ride to the assemblies,
even though he be not finely dressed. Of
his shoes and breeches let no one be ashamed, nor of
his horse, though it may not be the best."
A desire to win the good will of our fellow men,
especially to surround one's self with a steadfast
circle of devoted kinsmen and faithful friends.
"The tree pines away which, stands within the
village ; no bark nor leaf remains to shelter it. So
is it with the man whom no one loves ; why shall he
live long ?"
" Seldom stands a monumental stone by the way-
side, unless by kinsman raised to kinsman,"