1. Do not challenge a person who has influence; you may fall into his power.
2. Do not quarrel with someone rich; he may bribe people to turn against you. Gold has destroyed many people and corrupted kings.
3. Don't argue with someone who talks too much; you will just be adding fuel to his fire.
4. Don't make fun of someone who has bad manners; he may insult your ancestors.
5. Don't criticize someone if he is already turning away from sin. Remember that we are all guilty.
6. Never think less of someone because he is old; some of us are growing old, too.
7. Don't be happy over the death of anyone; remember that all of us must die.
8. Do not disregard what the wise have said. Study their proverbs; from them you can learn to be cultured and to serve great people.