From the book "The Rites of Odin" by Ed Fitch
1. In all that you do, consider its benefit or
harm upon yourself, your children and your people.
2. All that which you do will return to you, sooner or later, for
good or for ill. Thus strive always to do good to others, or at
least strive always to be just.
3. Be honest with yourself, and with others. "This above
all; to thine own self be true."
4. Humankind, and especially your own family and folk, has the
spark of divinity within it. Protect and nurture that spark.
5. Give your word sparingly, and adhere to it like iron.
6. In the world, your first trust and responsibility should be to
your own people. Yet, be kind and proper to others whenever
possible.
7. What you have, HOLD!
8. Pass on to others only those words which you have personally
verified.
9. Be honest with others, and let them know that you expect
honesty in return, always.
10. The fury of the moment plays folly with the truth; to keep
one's head is a virtue.
11. Know which battles should be fought, and which battles should
be avoided. Also, know when to break off a conflict. There are
times when the minions of chaos are simply too strong or when
fate is absolutely unavoidable.
12. When you gain power, use it carefully and use it well.
13. Courage and honor endure forever. Their echoes remain when
the mountains have crumbled to dust.
14. Pledge friendship and your services to those who are worthy.
Strengthen others of your people and they will strengthen you.
15. Love and care for your family always, and have the fierceness
of a wolf in their protection.
16. Honor yourself, have pride in yourself, do your best and
forgive yourself when you must.
17. Try always to be above reproach in the eyes of the world.
18. Those of our people should always endure to settle any
differences among themselves quietly and peaceably.
19. The laws of the land should be obeyed whenever possible and
reason, for in the main they have been chosen with wisdom.
20. Have pride in yourself, your family and your folk. They are
your promise for the future.
21. Do not neglect your mate and children.
22. Every one of our people should work according to the best
that s/he can do, no matter how small or how great. We are all in
this world together, thus we must always help each other along.
23. One advances individually and collectively only by living in
harmony with the natural order of the world.
24. The seeking of wisdom is a high virtue. Love of truth, honor,
courage and loyalty are the hallmarks of the noble soul.
25. Be prepared for whatever the future brings.
26. Life with all its joys, struggles and ambiguities is to be
embraced and lived to the fullest!