The art of being a slave is to rule one's master.
Why not whip the teacher when the pupil misbehaves?
Of what use is a philosopher who doesn't hurt anybody's feelings?
The Sun visits cesspools without being defiled.
When two friends part they should lock up each other's secrets and exchange keys. The truly noble mind has no resentments.
Discourse on virtue and they pass by in droves. Whistle and dance the shimmy, and you've got an audience.