. . . . . of the race of gods:

Silence is safest and best.

[a]80]. An unwise man, | if a maiden’s love

Or wealth he chances to win, [[45]]

His pride will wax, | but his wisdom never,

Straight forward he fares in conceit.

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[81]. Give praise to the day at evening, | to a woman on her pyre,

To a weapon which is tried, | to a maid at wedlock,

To ice when it is crossed, | to ale that is drunk.