71-80
71. “When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.”
72. “If we don’t know life, how can we know death?”
73. “The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.”
74. “He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.”
75. “What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.”
76. “Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?”
77. “You cannot open a book without learning something.”
78. “A gentleman would be ashamed should his deeds not match his words.”
79. “When a person should be spoken with, and you don’t speak with them, you lose them. When a person shouldn’t be spoken with and you speak to them, you waste your breath. The wise do not lose people, nor do they waste their breath.”
80. “To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.”
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