To pardon the oppressor is to deal harshly with the oppressed.

Publish not men's secret faults, for by disgracing them you make yourself of no repute.

Keep belly lightly loaded, if mind would wisdom see;For bodies crammed to bursting, make empty souls to be.

If thou covetest riches, ask not but for contentment, which is an immense treasure.

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.

It is safer to be silent than to reveal one's secret to any one, and telling him not to mention it.

Make no friendship with an elephant keeper If you have no room to entertain an elephant