Whatever is produced in haste goes hastily to waste.
Publish not men's secret faults, for by disgracing them you make yourself of no repute.
Every person thinks his own intellect perfect, and his own child handsome.
He who is indifferent to the suffering of others is a traitor to that which is truly human.
Pride thyself on what virtue thou hast, and not on thy parentage.
O wise man, wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.