The determined scholar and the man of virtue will not seek to live at the expense of injuring their virtue. They will even sacrifice their lives to preserve their virtue complete.

Who heeds not the future will find sorrow at hand

There are three things to beware of through life: when a man is young, let him beware of his appetites; when he is middle-aged, of his passions; and when old, of covetousness, especially.

Friendship with the upright, with the truthful and with the well informed is beneficial. Friendship with those who flatter, with those who are meek and who compromise with principles, and with those who talk cleverly is harmful.

Do not answer the person whose questions are vile. Do not question a person whose answers are vile.

Silence is the true friend that never betrays.

In your promises cleave to what is right, And you will be able to fulfill your word.