Attach yourself to what is spiritually superior, regardless of what other people think or do. Hold to your true aspirations no matter what is going on around you.

We ought to flee the friendship of the wicked, and the enmity of the good.

Silence is safer than speech.

Control thy passions lest they take vengence on thee.

God has made all men to be happy.

Confident because of our caution

Let silence be your general rule; or say only what is necessary and in few words.