Observe due measure, for right timing is in all things the most important factor.
Far best is he who is himself all-wise, and he, too, good who listens to wise words; But whoso is not wise or lays to hear another's wisdom is a useless man.
If you speak evil, you will soon be worse spoken of.
He for himself weaves woe who weaves for others woe, and evil counsel on the counselor recoils.
Best is the man who thinks for himself.
Invite your friend to dinner; have nothing to do with your enemy.