Bardic Triads of Wisdom

Three eternal foundations of ethics: Love to man, justice to all, and obedience to the laws of humanity.

Of three things come Wisdom: Of Truth, of Meditation, and of Suffering.

Three ways of searching the heart of man: In the thing he suspects not, in the manner he suspects not, and at an unexpected time.

Three things which, when well understood, give Peace: The tendencies of Nature, the claims of Justice, and the voice of Truth.

Three sources of cheap delight to those who love not the Highest: To witness strife, to see a monstrosity, and the pomposity of pride.

Three chief ends of Knowledge: Duty, Utility, and Decorum.

Three sorts of men whom all should regard benignantly: The Optimist, who hopefully contemplates the face of the earth; the Thinker, who delights in rational accomplishments; and the Benevolent, who looks lovingly upon little children.

Three sorts of men who love not their country: The Glutton, who indulgeth his belly; the Miser, who adoreth riches; and the Idler, who loveth ease.

Three laughs of a fool: At that which is good, at that which is bad, and at what he himself knows not.

Three things corrupt the world: Pomposity of pride, a sense of superiority, and the love of indolence.

Three places where most of Goodness is to be found: Where it is most sought for, where it is most loved, and where there is least of self.

There are three sorts of lies: The spoken lie, the silent lie, and the lie of false action; and each intended to decieve.

Three things secure friendship: Affability, Honesty, and Genius.

Three things elicit approbation: Amiable conduct, knowledge of the sciences, and integrity of character.

Three faithful witnesses to human goodness: Self-denial, liberality, and the encouragement of all that is noble and true.

Three things to love: Courage, Gentleness, and Affection.

Three things to admire: Intellect, dignity, and gracefulness.

Three things to hate: Cruelty, arrogance, and ingratitude.

Three things to delight in: Beauty, frankness, and freedom.

Three things to like: Cordiality, cheerfulness, and humour.

Three things to avoid: Idleness, loquacity, and jesting.

Three good things to cultivate: Good friends, good thoughts, and good humour.

Three things to contend for: Honour, country, and friends.

Three things to govern: Temper, tongue, and conduct.

Please note that the Bards is the preferred name of Druids within Wales.

Sources and Credits:
The Bardic Triads.