Nuggets of Wisdom

Don’t boast in the presence of a king or promote yourself by taking a seat at the head table and pretending that you’re someone important.

Without guidance from God, law and order disappear, but God blesses everyone who obeys his Law.

Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back.

When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily; but with honest, sensible leaders there is stability

Taking the easy way out is the habit of a lazy man, and it will be his downfall.

Become expert in reason, O you simple ones; you foolish ones, take training to heart

If you warn a person who is proud, he will insult you. If you tell a wicked person that he is wrong, he will hurt you.

Keep away from people who talk too much. They will tell everybody about your secrets.