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Old English Wisdom

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Proverbs, maxims, and tweet-size bits of wisdom from Old English literature. (Chosen and translated by @ClerkofOxford)

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Se forholena cræft and forhyded gold ne bið ællunga ungelice. Concealed skill and hidden gold are not entirely unalike. #Instructions

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Þeah ðe monig mon herige, ne gelyf ðu him to wel. Though many people may praise you, do not believe them too readily. #Dicts

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Nearon nu cyningas ne caseras ne goldgiefan swylce iu wæron. There are not now kings nor caesars nor gold-givers as there once were. #OESea

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Feorcyþðe beoð selran gesohte þæm þe him selfa deah. Far-off lands are best sought by one who is worthy in himself. #Beowulf