If wisdom too great he has won.
[a]56]. A measure of wisdom | each man shall have,
But never too much let him know; [[40]]
Let no man the fate | before him see,
For so is he freest from sorrow.
[a]57]. A brand from a brand | is kindled and burned,
And fire from fire begotten;
And man by his speech | is known to men,
And the stupid by their stillness.
[a]58]. He must early go forth | who fain the blood