To give oneself ernestly to securing righteousness and justice among the people, and while respecting the gods and demons, to keep aloof from them, that may be called wisdom.

Respect the gods, but have as little to do with them as possible.

Plan ahead or find trouble on the doorstep.

Silence is a true friend who never betrays.

Good is no hermit. It has ever neighbors.

The hardest thing of all is to find a black cat in a dark room, especially if there is no cat.

An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.