Showing posts with label Hávamál. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hávamál. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 22, 2017

On the Vulnerability of Wise Vikings - Wisdom of the Vikings Part 12

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Moderation The cattle know when to come home from the grazing ground. A man of lean wisdom will never learn what his stomach ...
Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Manners are Essential to Community - The Wisdom of the Vikings Part 11

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Good Manners A man should drink in moderation be sensible or silent. None will find  fault with your manners though you retire ...
Saturday, March 4, 2017

A Time to Speak and a Time to Listen - The Wisdom of the Vikings Part 10

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Don't be like this Bad Manners At a feast the fool chatters or he stares and stammers. Just as soon as his jug is full...
Monday, February 20, 2017

Some Perspective - The Wisdom of the Vikings Part 9

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Self-Deceit Only fools hope to live forever by escaping enemies. Age promises no peace though the spear spares them. Note...
Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Joyful Dignity - The Wisdom of the Vikings Part 8

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Responsibility A King's son should be thoughtful thorough and silent brave in battle. A man should be happy and in good hum...
Sunday, February 12, 2017

Dangerous Drink - Wisdom of the Vikings Part 7

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Alertness Better weight than wisdom a traveller cannot carry. A clear head is good company. Drink is a dangerous friend. ...
Thursday, February 9, 2017

Wisdom and Reputation - Wisdom of the Vikings Part 6

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Independence It is fortunate  to be favoured with praise and popularity. It is dire luck to be dependent on the feelings of ...
Thursday, May 26, 2016

Wisdom of the Vikings Part 5: How Best to Profit as a Guest

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                                                                                                           Attending a Feast I would...
Monday, April 18, 2016

Wisdom of the Vikings Part 4: Worldliness

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I know you got skills girl. Worldliness The traveller must train his wits. All is easy at home. He who knows little is a la...