Virtue pardons the wicked, as the sandal-tree perfumes the axe which strikes it.

Now that another is suffering pain at thy hand, trust not that thy heart shall be exempt from affliction.

He taught people with his best way. He showed his beauty. He was all good so peace be on him and his family.

Whenever thy hand can reach it, tear out the foe's brain, for such an opportunity washes anger from the mind.

Court the society of a superior, and make much of the opportunity; for in the company of an equal thy good fortune must decline.

Be not so severe as to cause shyness, nor so clement as to encourage boldness.

Expose not the secret failings of mankind, otherwise you must verily bring scandal upon them and distrust upon yourself.