1. When will I sense the lightning flash of sharpened swords?
Its radiance dispelled my despair and ignited ambition.

2. He who does not brave the tides of death and attain his goal
Lives subjugated among the noble in degradation.

3. So do not hesitate before any enterprise, though it appear
Fraught with danger, if you encounter no opposition.

4. The most cowardly of men is he whose knowledge forewarns him
Of the stroke of death, yet meets it not with humility.

5. None will attain glory unless in the flower of youth
He earnestly strives in actions for greatness and honor.