1. He alone deserves praise, who
Gives wise men their proper due,

2. And none deserves acclaim, except he who
Seeks virtue, nothing else pursuing.

3. He who sees all men as ignorant,
Will never reach enlightenment's height.

4. And he who takes fools for his masters,
Is assuredly most witless wight.

5. The praises of a fool to me
Are like saliva in the mouth of one with a lisp.