Ants, fighting together, will vanquish the lion.

Whosoever formeth an intimacy with the enemies of his friends, does so to injure the latter. O wise man! wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.

If thou art of elephant-strength or of lion-claw, still peace is, in my opinion, better than strife.

The wise man tells not what he knows. It is not prudent to sport with one's head by revealing the king's secrets.

Reveal not every secret you have to a friend, for how can you tell but that friend may hereafter become and enemy. And bring not all mischief you are able to upon an enemy, for he may one day become your friend.

He who learns the rules of wisdom, without conforming to them in his life, is like a man who labored in his fields, but did not sow

Tell no one the secret that you want to keep, although he may be worthy of confidence; for no one will be so careful of your secret as yourself.