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FROM THE ATISUDI, BY AVVAR. 



Glory and honour be to the divine son of hiin who is crowned 

 with the flowers of the Ati. 



Charity be thy pleasure. 



Be not passionate. 



Do not manifest thy secrets. 



Give, and then eat. 



Never cease to improve in learning. 



Build not too large a house. 



Forget offence. 



To protect is noble. 



Do not part with thy friend. 



Be not slothful in thy actions. 



Keep company with the virtuous. 



Do not speak too much. 



Converse with those who are polite. 



Save rather than destroy. 



Do not pursue a conquered enemy. 



Do not occupy thyself with trifles. 



Keep the divine laws. 



Cultivate what gives the best fruit. 



Go not where a snake may lie. 



Be prudent in applying thy money. 



Do not despise thy ancestors. 



Make not others blush by thy speaking. 



Do not come near one who is in a passion. 



