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Minor Latin poets; with introductions and English translations

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Treat well the good :CATOthough harmed, harm not thebad.Men sage in mind excel the brave in arms.To unfair money-getting give no heed. 30Greed ever loves lies, theft <strong>and</strong> robbery.Fair fame is soiled by envy's cursed plague.Do naught uncounselled : so are deeds approved.What chance h<strong>and</strong>s you to do, do earnestly.Never upbraid for any gifts you give. 35Thought, words <strong>and</strong> language first must h<strong>and</strong>le all."Let time mature new friends just like new wineKind day comes after night, toil after sleep.Times change : let honour always rule the mind.Reprove, but don't let go. your erring friend. 40Wise men respect the hour for utterance ;Fools out of season utter worthless trash.To a humble friend you give a h<strong>and</strong>some giftIn friendly love : love counts for more than gold.Rich he'll be ever who toils hard afield. 45The quest of ease will in its trail bring want.The man of trusty mind excels all wealth.Who aims at gear is smart to rise at dawn.The sage's tongue reveals the health of many.''In fighting foes, the strong right h<strong>and</strong> is lord. 50A tongue fast bound procures you many a friend/He loves his son who chides him <strong>with</strong> the rod.*^**i.e. reflection <strong>and</strong> discussion should precede action.* i.e. gives advice which, if acted on, will secure the generalwelfare.'i.e. silence may be golden in avoiding oflFence to others.^ This may be influenced by the Scriptures : e.g. Prov. xiii.24 "He that spareth his rod hateth his son; but he thatloveth him chasteneth him betimes."633

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