Lessons From the Vikings

be a person of worldly intelligence if

you desire to sit with kings

the man who only carries the limited

scope of his village will be a

laughingstock

travel far and wide and you shall

possess the secrets of man

when fear leads the way

the destination is never glorious

as one candle can light another so too

can greatness of mind be transferred

amongst men

to remain in solitude is to deprive

oneself of this kindling

take care with your speech

it can be the catalyst for many needless

problems

you never know who could be landing an

ear to your ramblings

if you desire to claim a place in the

world arise early

the slothful wolf starves and the

sleeping man rarely sees victory

understand that a storm can change its

course without warning

always be prepared to brave a storm

defeat your enemies in the fields

before they reach your house

no matter how cautiously you live

there is no escaping the fatal clutches

of old age

so then

better to join the fray and fight

proudly for something worth obtaining

a good friend speaks truly and from the

heart

the one whose speech is always pleasant

cannot be trusted

what will be etched into history about

your life

what legend will be left long after

you're gone

how have you made this world better

ponder these questions daily

there is always a sage wiser and a

warrior bolder than yourself

be careful not to become too comfortable

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boastful thinking and exclamations of

one's brilliance attracts misfortune

into one's life

live humbly with quiet confidence and

troubles will rarely beset you

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enemies often lurk in the shadows around

corners

it would be wise to check them before

venturing forth on your path

moderate yourself ruthlessly

allowing greed to consume you will bring

nothing but sorrow

the critical man is quick to point the

finger and causes much dismay amongst

others

he is unknowing that he too shares in

their faults

lying awake in the night battling with

ill thoughts offers no solutions

you rise unrested and in no better

position than before

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no matter if your dwelling is a fragile

shack of sticks and mud it is valuable

to have a home

nothing crushes a man's spirit more than

having to beg

joyous is he who shares in his riches

the coward hordes and lives in fear

rarely delighting in the fortune that

seldom comes his way

do not be ashamed of having simple

clothing

pay more attention to your hygiene and

demeanor

do not be fooled by money

it makes the most unreliable friend

give praise for each day regardless of

what fate brings

when the winds are harsh

one should chop wood

in fair weather row out to sea

in the romantic glow of candlelight

passionately talk with a woman

use a ship for travel a shield for

defense and a sword for striking

everything has its time and place

common sense is your best friend