Exeter Book

The Wanderer

What does a man need to be wise?

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• 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.

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The Wanderer