3. Who can fully understandthe thoughts of a ruler?They reach beyond the skyand go deep in the earth.
4. Silver must be purifiedbefore it can be usedto make something of value.
5. Evil people must be removedbefore anyone can rulewith justice.
6. Don't try to seem importantin the court of a ruler.
7. It's better for the rulerto give you a high positionthan for you to be embarrassedin front of royal officials.Be sure you are right
8. before you sue someone,or you might lose your caseand be embarrassed.
9. When you and someone elsecan't get along,don't gossip about it.
10. Others will find out,and your reputationwill then be ruined.
11. The right wordat the right timeis like precious goldset in silver.
12. Listening to good adviceis worth much morethan jewellery made of gold.
13. A messenger you can trustis just as refreshingas cool water in summer.
14. Broken promisesare worse than rain cloudsthat don't bring rain.