"If wealth abounds, when life draws near its end, Be not a stingy, but a generous friend. (9) If from thy wealth and place thou dost descend, Still be content with what the seasons send. (11) For dowry take not to thyself a wife. Nor keep her with thee if she spoils thy life.(12) From others' actions seek to find the clue To what thou best mayst shun and best mayst do. (13) Speak out when wrong thou knowest hath been done, Lest thou thro' silence urge the culprit on. (15)"
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