Let a man walk alone, let him commit no sin, with few wishes, like an elephant in the forest. |
Let a man, after he has discerned his own duty, be always attentive to his duty. |
Let each man direct himself first to what is proper, then let him teach others; thus a wise man will not suffer. |
Let him admonish, let him teach, let him forbid what is improper!he will be beloved of the good, by the bad he will be hated. |
Let him overcome the greedy by liberality, the liar by truth! |
Let no man be an itinerant mendicant and he will not be beset with pain. |
Let no man ever look for what is pleasant, or what is unpleasant. |
Let no man love anything; loss of the beloved is evil. |
Let no man think lightly of evil, saying in his heart, It will not come nigh unto me. |
Let no one forget his own duty for the sake of another's, however great. |
Let the wise man guard his thoughts, for they are difficult to perceive, very artful, and they rush wherever they list: thoughts well guarded bring happiness. |
Let us live happily then, not hating those who hate us! among men who hate us let us dwell free from hatred! |
Let us live happily then, though we call nothing our own! |
Life is easy to live for a man who is without shame, a crow hero, a mischief-maker, an insulting, bold, and wretched fellow. |
Long is the night to him who is awake. |