First worship the immortal gods, as they are established and ordained by Law. Reverence the oath. Next honour the heroes full of goodness and light. Honour likewise the spirits of the dead by performing the established rites.
Honour thy father and thy mother, and thy nearest kin. Of all the rest of mankind, make him thy friend who distinguishes himself by his virtue. Always give ear to his mild exhortations, and take example from his virtuous and useful actions.
Let no man either by his words or by his deeds ever seduce thee, nor entice thee to say or to do what is not profitable for thyself. Consult and deliberate before thou act, that thou mayest not commit foolish actions. For it is the part of a miserable man to speak and to act without reflection.
Above all things, respect thyself. In the next place, observe justice in thy actions and in thy words. Accustom not thyself to behave thyself in anything without rule and without reason.
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