He who is upright in his way of life and free from sin.

Never inquire into another man's secret; bur conceal that which is intrusted to you, though pressed both be wine and anger to reveal it.

Not to create confusion in what is clear, but to throw light on what is obscure.

Rains driven by storms fall not perpetually on the land already sodden, neither do varying gales for ever disturb the Caspian sea.

Teaching brings out innate powers, and proper training braces the intellect.

Blind self-love, vanity, lifting aloft her empty head, and indiscretion, prodigal of secrets more transparent than glass, follow close behind.

It is grievous to be caught.