Ain't no man can avoid being born average, but there ain't no man got to be common.

Avoid running at all times.

I was born in August, no July, 1908.

Avoid fried foods, which angry up the blood.

Avoid fried meats, which angry up the blood. If your stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts. Keep the juices flowing by jangling around gently as you move. Go very light on the vices, such as carrying on in society. The social ramble ain’t restful. Avoid running at all times. Don’t look back. Something might be gaining on you.

Ain't no man can avoid being born average, but there ain't no man got to be common.