21. Do not recall him, for there is no hope of his return;you do him no good, and you harm yourself.
22. Remember that his fate will also be yours;for him it was yesterday, for you today.
23. With the dead at rest, let memory cease;be consoled, once the spirit has gone.
24. The scribe’s wisdom increases wisdom;whoever is free from toil can become wise.
25. How can one become learned who guides the plow,and thrills in wielding the goad like a lance,Who guides the ox and urges on the bullock,and whose every concern is for cattle?