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Judge your neighbor's feelings by your own, and in every matter be thoughtful.
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Eat what is set before you like a well brought-up person, and do not chew greedily, or you will give offense.
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Be the first to stop, as befits good manners, and do not be insatiable, or you will give offense.
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If you are seated among many persons, do not help yourself before they do.
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How ample a little is for a well-disciplined person! He does not breathe heavily when in bed.
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Healthy sleep depends on moderate eating; he rises early, and feels fit. The distress of sleeplessness and of nausea and colic are with the glutton.
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If you are overstuffed with food, get up to vomit, and you will have relief.
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Listen to me, my child, and do not disregard me, and in the end you will appreciate my words. In everything you do be moderate, and no sickness will overtake you.
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People bless the one who is liberal with food, and their testimony to his generosity is trustworthy.
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The city complains of the one who is stingy with food, and their testimony to his stinginess is accurate.
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Do not try to prove your strength by wine-drinking, for wine has destroyed many.