Exeter Book
The Wanderer
What does a man need to be wise?
What does a man need to be wise?
• A wise man must not be hasty in speech.
• A wise man must not be rash or fickle in battle.
• A wise man must not be nervous, greedy, or boastful.
• A wise man must not boast until he is free of doubt.
• A wise man must accept that riches fade, buildings fall, lords die, and their followers die or disperse.
The Wanderer