1. Do not rejoice in a rank
That your ancestors have given you among people

2. And look at your place in space
For reality is your limit

3. You are poor despite riches
If you cannot find a mind to help you

4. Calm down, you have mastered appearances
But do the hearts of people support you?

5. Do not be fooled by those who love you
Or pleased by those who like you

6. So when you suffer loss
The best of what you hastily lost is your loss