³⁶ If you see an intelligent person, rise early to visit him;
    let your foot wear out his doorstep.^(A)

³⁴ Do not lag behind those who weep,
    but mourn with those who mourn.^(A)

⁹ Do not ignore the discourse of the aged,
    for they themselves learned from their parents;^[a]
from them you learn how to understand
    and to give an answer when the need arises.^(A)