15. Intelligence wins respect, but those who can't be trusted are on the road to ruin.
16. Sensible people always think before they act, but stupid people advertise their ignorance.
17. Unreliable messengers cause trouble, but those who can be trusted bring peace.
18. Someone who will not learn will be poor and disgraced. Anyone who listens to correction is respected.
19. How good it is to get what you want! Stupid people refuse to turn away from evil.
20. Keep company with the wise and you will become wise. If you make friends with stupid people, you will be ruined.