"You meet many wolves in sheep's clothing; you are prey until they find out you have the heart of a lion. You meet many snakes in the grass; you are in danger until you burn the plain in which they hide. Worse than a hostile enemy is an accomplished, secret one. Worse than a foolish superior is an impenitent, arrogant one.
"Partially trust your friends. Moderately trust your family. Seldomly trust your acquaintances. Never trust your enemies. Jealous friends betray you quickly. Envious friends will betray instantly.
"If you cannot forgive your brother, you cannot forgive your friend. If you cannot forgive your friend, you cannot forgive your neighbor. If you cannot forgive your neighbor, you cannot forgive your enemy. If you cannot forgive your enemies, you cannot be forgiven for your sins. One who forgives his neighbor ten times will be rewarded ten times. One who forgives his enemy ten times will be rewarded a hundred times.
"Guard your reputation. Develop your character. Defend your honour. Preserve your legacy. The more wise things you say, the wiser you appear. The more wise things you do, the wiser you become.