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this rule, I have twice escaped being killed by falling 

 tiles. 



*Do not cross unexplored water on horseback, or 

 stormy water in a boat. 



* Do not run your horse into deep water unless you are 

 obliged. 



* Never associate with a stranger on the public road. 



* Stand out of the way of running men, or of wild ani- 

 mals. The mad dogs always go straight forward. 



Chapter the Fifth. ON THE VIRTUES, AND FIRST ON 

 FORTITUDE. 



All virtues are fair and honest, only by fortitude we 

 become like the immortal gods, and happy. 



Know that a good humour in an ill event bears half 

 the weight of ill. 



Live joyously when you are able ; men are worn down 

 by cares. 



What cannot be altered trouble yourself not about. 



Be firm always ; obstinate never. 



Chapter the Sixth. ON PRUDENCE IN GENERAL. 



Next to fortitude, nothing secures happiness so much 

 as prudence. 



Though nothing hinders you from knowing what can- 

 not concern you, do not seek to knowjk _ 



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