This man is fortunate who can get for himself
praise and good will;
very difficult it is when a man lays claim
to what's in another's heart.

That man is fortunate who, in himself,
keeps his reputation and wits while he lives;
for men have often received bad advice
from another's heart.

the poetic edda - havamal - 6th century ±
 
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