1. When a wise man is distressed by being close to the shedding of blood
He drinks deep drafts from the cups of misfortunes

2. So one of rugged temperament unintentionally harms
One whose temperament is gentle

3. And that is because between them there is a contradiction
That opposes reason with violent ignorance

4. For the disease of ignorance has no cure
Like a raging fever in the autumn season