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To son or wife, to brother or friend, do not give power over yourself, as long as you live; and do not give your property to another, lest you change your mind and must ask for it.
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While you are still alive and have breath in you, do not let any one take your place.
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For it is better that your children should ask from you than that you should look to the hand of you sons.
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Excel in all that you do; bring no stain upon your honor.
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At the time when you end the days of your life, in the hour of death, distribute your inheritance.
24
Fodder and a stick and burdens for an ass; bread and discipline and work for a servant.
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Set your slave to work, and you will find rest; leave his hands idle, and he will seek liberty.
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Yoke and thong will bow the neck, and for a wicked servant there are racks and tortures.
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Put him to work, that he may not be idle, for idleness teaches much evil.
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Set him to work, as is fitting for him, and if he does not obey, make his fetters heavy.
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Do not act immoderately toward anybody, and do nothing without discretion.