63 Norse Proverbs / Page 3
- 21. If haply a fool should find for himself wealth or a woman's love, pride waxes in him but wisdom never and onward he fares in his folly.
 - 22. In sweet converse call the righteous to thy side, learn a healing song while thou livest.
- 23. In thy home be joyous and generous to guests discreet shalt thou be in thy bearing.
- 24. It is the still and silent sea that drowns a man.
- 25. It's best to search while the trail is new.
- 26. Less good than they say for the sons of men is the drinking oft of ale: for the more they drink, the less can they think and keep a watch o'er their wits.
- 27. Let him speak soft words and offer wealth who longs for a woman's love.
- 28. Let no man glory in the greatness of his mind, but rather keep watch o'er his wits.
- 29. Let none put faith in the first sown fruit.
- 30. Let the wary stranger who seeks refreshment keep silent with sharpened hearing.
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