1. Need no one, however close in kinship or blood;

    for the truly rich man is he who has no need of others.

  2. And wear your enemy gently and at ease,

    as a resourceful man would wear him—an accomplished wearer for life.

  3. And do not let the rancors of his wearer deceive you:

    a bleeding saddle-gall may be covered with saddlecloths.

Sol 5.6