The Boldest Farmer heeds the Cautious Rule
To stand Behind the Bull, Before the Mule.

The Early Sower will not need to borrow
Of him who plans to sow his Feld Tomorrow.

H AVE Plow and Harrow, Spade and Scythe,
Or Sword and Spear made Old Earth blithe?

W ORK well and wait; Impatience spoils the Sowing;
Don't dig up Seeds to see if they are Growing.

D RY your Hay before you Pile the Stack;
Mend the Hole before you Fill the Sack.