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.
Love those who love you, help those you help you, and give to those who give to you.
Do not seek dishonest gains: dishonest gains are losses.
The fool knows after he has suffered.
A bad neighbor is a misfortune, as much as a good one is a great blessing.
He is senseless who would match himself against a stronger man; for he is deprived of victory and adds suffering to disgrace.