1. Knowledge is the root of all pride, so take pride in it
And beware lest the pride of that root escape you

2. And know that knowledge is not attained
By one whose concern is food or clothes

3. No friend of knowledge is one who busies himself with it
Whether destitute or well dressed

4. So make for yourself a goodly share of it
And neglect for it the comfort of sleep and gloom

5. Perhaps one day you will attend a gathering
Where you are the chief and pride of that gathering