Against Stupidity The Very Gods Themselves Contend

He Who Considers Too Much Will Perform Little.

It Does Not Prove A Thing To Be Right Because The Majority Say It Is So.

Will It, And Set To Work Briskly.

One Can Give Advice Comfortably From A Safe Port.

Far Must Thy Researches Go Wouldst Thou Learn The World To Know; Thou Must Tempt The Dark Abyss Wouldst Thou Prove What Being Is; Naught But Firmness Gains The Prize, Naught But Fullness Makes Us Wise, Buried Deep Truth E'er Lies.